Behavioral Health Intake Therapist

SSM Health

2 months ago

Midwest City, OklahomaFull TimeMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join SSM Health as a Behavioral Health Intake Therapist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Requirements

related services. Facilitates admission of in

patients and out

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)

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join SSM Health as a Behavioral Health Intake Therapist.

Key Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentsIntake ServicesTelehealthAdmission FacilitationCrisis Hotline StaffingRegulatory ComplianceInsurance VerificationPrior AuthorizationData EntryOral Communication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

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.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Assessments, Intake Services, Telehealth, Admission Facilitation, Crisis Hotline Staffing, Regulatory Compliance, Insurance Verification, Prior Authorization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The primary duties involve providing admissions and intake services to patients, conducting behavioral health assessments, and responding to inquiries regarding mental health services. This role also includes facilitating inpatient and outpatient admissions based on physician orders and coordinating...

Benefits package: Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Payment Options via DailyPay, Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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