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JobsCounselor JobsTriage Mental Health Counselor, Transfer Center Per Diem

Pays $22-$29.26/hr — Counselor market median is ~$109k (53 jobs)

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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Lawrence, Kansas

Triage Mental Health Counselor, Transfer Center Per Diem

CounselorIncludes callPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Per diem triage counselor for behavioral health transfer center. Phone assessments and bed placement. Lawrence, KS.

Join Beth Israel Lahey Health as a Triage Mental Health Counselor – Per Diem in Lawrence, Kansas. When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Responsible for the smooth function of the unit by serving as the person in charge of triaging patient intake/transfer calls and prioritizing system behavioral services bed capacity.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $22 - $29/hr.
  • Influenza vaccination

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Beth Israel Lahey Health as a Triage Mental Health Counselor – Per Diem.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for triaging patient intake and transfer calls while managing bed capacity within the behavioral health system. They act as a liaison between emergency services and treatment providers to ensure efficient patient placement and quality of care.

Requirements

Candidates should possess an associate's degree or equivalent experience, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Strong communication, multi-tasking, and computer skills are required to manage referrals and interact effectively with patients and partners.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

TriagePatient intakeBed placementCommunicationMulti-taskingTeamworkEMR managementASAM screeningCrisis interventionReferral managementClinical documentationProfessionalismComputer literacyProblem solving

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Beth Israel Lahey Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Newburyport, MA
501-1,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Influenza vaccination

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