Night Shift Intake Counselor — Crisis & Triage Specialist

SAN-Antonio-Behavioral-Healthcare-Hospital-; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Healthcare Spending Account

Dependent Care Spending Account

PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

SAN-Antonio-Behavioral-Healthcare-Hospital- is seeking an Intake Therapist to be the first clinical contact, assess and triage patients, and determine appropriate care levels within a hospital setting in Texas.

You will provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, document assessments, and coordinate admissions or referrals while collaborating with physicians, clinicians, and families to craft individualized care plans. Strong focus on safety, confidentiality, and efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and Texas license in good standing.
• 1-2 years’ work experience in a behavioral health or hospital setting preferred.
• Must complete all new hire orientation and competency training.

Responsibilities

• Assess mental health status and risk; triage and determine level of care.
• Facilitate admissions for inpatient care or refer to community resources
• Maintain accurate medical records per regulations and standards
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling in acute distress
• Collaborate with physicians and families to develop individualized care plans
• Audit records for compliance and ensure documentation accuracy
• Document all assessments in medical records
• Maintain professional therapeutic relationships and confidentiality
• Perform other duties as required by the organization

Skills

Master's degree

Texas LMSW/LCSW/LPC-A/LPC license

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Texas LMSW/LCSW/LPC-A/LPC license

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

SAN-Antonio-Behavioral-Healthcare-Hospital- is seeking an Intake Therapist to be the first clinical contact, assess and triage patients, and determine appropriate care levels within a hospital setting in Texas.

You will provide evidence-informed crisis intervention, document assessments, and coordinate admissions or referrals while collaborating with physicians, clinicians, and families to craft individualized care plans. Strong focus on safety, confidentiality, and efficient patient flow.