PRN Crisis Screener - Behavioral Health Intake

Coleman Professional Services; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly salary starting at

Supportive team environment

Commitment to high-quality care

Job summary

Coleman Health Services in Lima, Ohio seeks a PRN Prescreener to deliver rapid emergency screening and crisis intervention by phone or in person. You will perform intake assessments for adults and children, coordinate referrals, and support on-call teams.

This role requires LSW licensure or Counseling Trainee credentials and 1+ year crisis experience, with strong communication and collaboration with clinicians and community partners. Travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• PC or LSW licensure, or credentials as a Counseling Trainee or Psychology Assistant.
• One or more years of crisis or mental health work experience, or equivalent internship.
• Knowledge of mental illness, psychiatric emergencies, and crisis intervention.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; proficient with computers.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, clinicians, and staff across settings.
• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly and decisively.
• Ability to travel between work sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, information, and referrals by phone or face-to-face.
• Complete diagnostic and intake assessments for adults and children on walk-in or scheduled basis.
• Conduct telephone screening and triage to assess client needs.
• Enroll new clients in behavioral health services and coordinate related processes.
• Support external agencies with gatekeeping and service linkage; act as community contact.
• Build relationships with community agencies and hospitals.
• Provide on-call coverage including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and sound clinical judgment per policies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Customer service

De-escalation

Interpersonal skills

Crisis triage

Education

LSW licensure

Counseling Trainee

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Coleman Health Services in Lima, Ohio seeks a PRN Prescreener to deliver rapid emergency screening and crisis intervention by phone or in person. You will perform intake assessments for adults and children, coordinate referrals, and support on-call teams.

This role requires LSW licensure or Counseling Trainee credentials and 1+ year crisis experience, with strong communication and collaboration with clinicians and community partners. Travel between sites is expected.