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Richmond Heights, Missouri

Behavioral Health Intake Therapist-PRN

CounselorIncludes callNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Clayton Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: This is a PRN (as needed) position to fill in for open shifts due to vacations, leave of absences, etc. No guaranteed hours or benefits.

The candidate is required to attend orientation as follows- Full Time-Monday-Friday from 9:00AM-5:00PM for approximately 4 weeks Transition to the floor for another 4 weeks for 12 hours shifts (some flexibility) Variable day or night shifts.

The location for this position is 7980 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, MO Minimum of 24 hours per month is required No weekends or holidays. Job Summary: Conducts interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions including telehealth assessments.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 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: 8052000130 Beh.

Med. Central Intake 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. Explore All

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Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities involve providing admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients, which includes conducting behavioral health assessments, often via telehealth. This role also facilitates admissions, coordinates necessary transportation or referrals, and handles documentation and insurance verification.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or a related field, and no prior experience is explicitly required. Licensing requirements vary significantly based on the state of work location, demanding specific credentials like LPC, LCSW, or LMFT in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentCrisis Hotline StaffingPatient CoordinationRegulatory Adherence

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Intake Therapist-PRN 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 counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
41%
PSLF eligible
28%
Loan repayment
25%
Sign-on bonus
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Richmond Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$404k
Typical market rent
$1,570/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About SSM Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options
Upfront Tuition Coverage