Behavioral Health Intake Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Worker Type
PRN
Job Highlights
- Department: Behavioral Health
- Schedule: PRN
- Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
- Location: OKC
Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our therapist roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.
Daily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.
Job Summary
Conducts interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions including telehealth assessments.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Provides admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
Responds to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
Facilitates admission of in-patients and out-patients based on physician orders. Coordinates transportation to another facility and/or referral to a lower level of care as indicated.
Documents calls and related admission information. May staff crisis hotline as needed.
- Reviews all paperwork accompanying patients 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.
Education
Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field
Experience
No experience required
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
Required Professional License and/or Certifications
- State of Work Location: Illinois
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- State of Work Location: Missouri
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Missouri Division of Professional
- State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- Or
- Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
- Or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Or
- Licensed Counselors and Drug Counselor - Mental Health (LADC-MH) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
- Or
- Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Or
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
- State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Professional Counselor Training License (LPC-IT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Or
- Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Or
- Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Or
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Or
Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: 8075000040 Single Point of Entry
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist conducts behavioral health assessments and intake interviews for potential patients, including telehealth assessments. They also facilitate admissions, coordinate referrals, and manage insurance verification and documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or a related field. Additionally, they must possess a valid professional license such as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LADC depending on the work location.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$118k)214 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oklahoma index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Oklahoma | 107 active | 7,479 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 28% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oklahoma counselor listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 28% offer loan repayment132 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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