Behavioral Health Intake Assessment Specialist LPCC/LISW/LMFT(Hybrid)

ViaQuest, Inc.

Akron (OH)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Licensure CE hours

401k

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee referral bonus program

Monthly incentive program

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions in Akron, OH is seeking a Hybrid Behavioral Health Intake Specialist (LPCC/LISW). This role offers a flexible schedule with full-/part-time options and a salary range of $65,000–$75,000 based on education and experience.

The position involves clinical oversight, intake and psychosocial assessments, and collaboration across a regional BHI team, with a monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity.

Qualifications

Must be licensed as LPCC, LPCC-S, LISW, LISW-S or IMFT.
Master’s degree in social work, professional counseling or marriage and family therapy.
Medicare-eligible to provide intake and assessment services; minimum of 3 years of behavioral health/related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight.
Perform intake assessments and psychosocial assessments.
Support regional BHI team in SNF/LTC settings.
Assist Value-Based Care initiatives and coordinate with Behavioral Health Coordinators.
Lead and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and program growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work or professional counseling

Licensed LPCC/LISW or IMFT

Job description

Hybrid Behavioral Health Intake Specialist LPCC/LISW

A Great Opportunity

Full/Part Time Monday - Friday 9am-5pm or afternoons and evenings when needed

$65,000-$75,000 based on education and experience plus monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations

At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, the aging population, those with developmental disabilities and those suffering from extreme trauma. Our clients are supported by a team of mental health counselors, social workers, certified nurse practitioners, case managers and psychiatrists to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve.

Responsibilities may include

Provide clinical oversight
Intake assessments, conduct behavioral health intakes and psychosocial assessments
Team resource support within a regional BHI team serving skilled nursing and long-term care (SNF/LTC) settings.
Support Value-Based Care initiatives, and serve as a clinical
Resource escalation point for Behavioral Health Coordinators
Ideal for clinicians who enjoy systems-level impact,
Interdisciplinary collaboration, and shaping a growing behavioral health program.

Requirements for this position include

At least 18 years of age
must be licensed as an LPCC, LPCC-S, LISW, LISW-S or IMFT
Master’s degree in social work, professional counseling or marriage and family therapy;
license must be maintained during employment.
Clinical experience treating individuals with a variety of diagnoses and presenting issues is preferred.
Must be Medicare-eligible to provide intake and assessment services and possess a minimum of three (3) years of behavioral health, case management, or related clinical experience.
Experience working in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care settings, geriatric populations, Value-Based Care programs, and/or Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) programs is preferred.
Experience conducting diagnostic assessments and behavioral health intake preferred. Prior team lead, supervisory, or clinical leadership experience is also preferred.
Must be responsible, mature and flexible; must possess excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills
Must be able to respond calmly to crisis situations; demonstrate the ability to direct others in a confident, respectful manner and exercise good judgment in interactions with residents, families, employees, peers and regulatory agency personnel.
Must appropriately handle confidential information.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Bilingual language skills are a plus.

What ViaQuest can offer you

Comprehensive training.
Free continuing education hours for maintaining licensure.
Supervision hours from an LISW-S or LPCC-S.
Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
Cell phone reimbursement
Paid-time off.
Premium holiday pay.
Mileage reimbursement.
Flexible scheduling.
Employee referral bonus program.
Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations