Intake Coordinator - Substance Use Recovery (F/T Days)

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health professional. You will assess patients for admission, determine required care levels, and coordinate services. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work, with the ability to substitute experience for education. Licensure as an LPC or LCSW is necessary. Mercy offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and paid time off, contributing to a supportive workplace aimed at healthcare innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work. Experience may substitute for education.
• 4 years of mental health or crisis intervention experience if no degree.
• Licensed as LPC or LCSW is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for admission to Behavioral Health Service.
• Determine level of care required.
• Facilitate care coordination.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work

Job description

Find Your Calling at Mercy!

Assess patients for admission to Behavioral Health Service, determine level of care required. Communicate with necessary units to facilitate care coordination and consults for Behavioral Health Services.

Position Details

No additional details provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work. In lieu of a degree, experience as outlined below will be considered.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work. In lieu of a degree, experience as outlined below will be considered.

Experience

• In lieu of a degree, 4 years of mental health or crisis intervention experience will be considered.
• 2 years of experience in mental health or crisis intervention for those meeting degree requirements.

Licensure

• LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Certifications

• SAFE (Safety Attitude Focus Empathy)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Benefits

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans—for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.