Behavioral Health Intake Specialist LPCC/LISW

ViaQuest; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free continuing education hours

Supervision hours from LISW‑S or LPCC‑

Full benefits package

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Monthly incentive program

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions is seeking a Behavioral Health Intake Specialist LPCC/LISW in Akron, OH. This full-time role involves clinical oversight, conducting intake assessments and psychosocial evaluations, and supporting a regional BHI team in SNF/LTC settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or family therapy and be licensed (LPCC/LISW or equivalent) with Medicare eligibility and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• License must be maintained during employment.
• Medicare-eligibility to provide intake and assessment services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight.
• Conduct intake assessments and psychosocial assessments.
• Support regional BHI team in SNF/LTC settings.
• Contribute to Value-Based Care initiatives.
• Lead and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Intake assessments

Team collaboration

Crisis response

Time management

Communication

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or family therapy

Licensed LPCC, LPCC-S, LISW, LISW-S or IMFT

Job description

Position: Behavioral Health Intake Specialist LPCC/LISW

Location: Akron, OH

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 42614

# of Openings:0

Behavioral Health Intake Specialist LPCC/LISW

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

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
• 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

• 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.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations

About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions

To learn more about ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions please visit http://www.viaquestinc.com/core-services/behavioral-mental-health/

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