Night-Shift Behavioral Health Intake Therapist — Remote/ER

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay (Flexible Payment Options)

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Missouri is seeking a Behavioral Health Intake Therapist for the night shift to support patients during critical moments of care. This role conducts behavioral health intake assessments and helps connect patients to the appropriate level of care across multiple ministry locations.

The position rotates among four sites and includes remote intake and emergency department settings, with three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., plus a weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field.
• No experience required.
• Willingness to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provides admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
• Responds to telephone inquiries seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
• Facilitates admission of in-patients and out-patients and coordinates transportation/referrals.
• Documents calls and related admission information; may staff crisis hotline.
• Reviews paperwork to ensure adherence to hospital and regulatory policies.
• Performs insurance verification and prior-authorization based on payor requirements.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

EHR proficiency

Strong computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

SSM Health in Missouri is seeking a Behavioral Health Intake Therapist for the night shift to support patients during critical moments of care. This role conducts behavioral health intake assessments and helps connect patients to the appropriate level of care across multiple ministry locations.

The position rotates among four sites and includes remote intake and emergency department settings, with three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., plus a weekend rotation.