Behavioral Health Intake Assessment Specialist LPCC/LISW/LMFT(Hybrid)

ViaQuest • Middleburg Heights, OH

7d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions is hiring a Behavioral Health Intake Assessment Specialist to provide individualized behavioral health services to people across age groups and populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, people with developmental disabilities, and people affected by extreme trauma. The role supports a regional Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) team serving skilled nursing and long-term care settings. It includes conducting behavioral health intake and psychosocial assessments, providing clinical oversight and resource support, assisting with Value-Based Care initiatives, and serving as an escalation point for Behavioral Health Coordinators. The position is suited to clinicians interested in systems-level impact, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping shape a growing behavioral health program.

The role is listed as hybrid, with full- or part-time scheduling available. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with afternoons and evenings as needed. Compensation is $65,000–$75,000 based on education and experience, with a monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold an LPCC, LPCC-S, LISW, LISW-S, or IMFT license and maintain the license during employment.
• Have a master’s degree in social work, professional counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• Be Medicare-eligible to provide intake and assessment services.
• Have at least three years of behavioral health, case management, or related clinical experience.
• Demonstrate responsibility, maturity, and flexibility, with strong decision-making, time-management, and communication skills.
• Respond calmly to crisis situations, direct others confidently and respectfully, and exercise good judgment when interacting with residents, families, employees, peers, and regulatory agency personnel.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience treating individuals with a variety of diagnoses and presenting issues.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, geriatric populations, Value-Based Care programs, or Behavioral Health Integration programs.
• Experience conducting diagnostic assessments and behavioral health intakes.
• Prior team lead, supervisory, or clinical leadership experience.
• Bilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight.
• Conduct behavioral health intake and psychosocial assessments.
• Provide team resource support within a regional BHI team serving skilled nursing and long-term care settings.
• Support Value-Based Care initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for Behavioral Health Coordinators.
• Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to the development of the behavioral health program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training.
• Free continuing education hours for maintaining licensure.
• Supervision hours from an LISW-S or LPCC-S.
• Medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance and a 401(k) for full-time employees.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level