Behavioral Health Intake Therapist

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Intake Therapist at SSM Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Mental Health Therapy position at SSM Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health assessment, Intake services, Crisis intervention, Insurance verification, Prior-authorization, Telehealth, Patient admission, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist conducts behavioral health assessments and interviews for potential admissions, including telehealth evaluations. They also facilitate patient admissions, coordinate referrals, and manage insurance verification and prior-authorization processes.

Benefits package: Paid parental leave, Flexible payment options, Upfront tuition coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.