Remote Behavioral Health Intake Counselor

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Education Tuition Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 2x

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Phone Counselor Assessor to serve as the first contact for individuals seeking behavioral health or substance use services. This remote, full-time role involves evaluating needs, scheduling assessments, and coordinating care with clinical staff to ensure timely evaluations by qualified professionals.

The position emphasizes patient safety, clear treatment guidance, and collaboration with on-call physicians, with a focus on compassionate service and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field is required.
• Associate-level Counseling or Social Work license or RN license may be required per state regulations.
• CPR and de-escalation certifications required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact for behavioral health or substance use inquiries.
• Schedule face-to-face and phone assessments; conduct tele-evaluations.
• Triages individuals based on safety and risk; coordinate care with clinicians.

Skills

Behavioral health care

Leadership

Team collaboration

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Communication & interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field

Nursing degree (per state regulations)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Phone Counselor Assessor to serve as the first contact for individuals seeking behavioral health or substance use services. This remote, full-time role involves evaluating needs, scheduling assessments, and coordinating care with clinical staff to ensure timely evaluations by qualified professionals.

The position emphasizes patient safety, clear treatment guidance, and collaboration with on-call physicians, with a focus on compassionate service and