Behavioral Health Therapist, Virtual (H)

SSM Health • MO-REMOTE, MO

8d • Remote

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. Make a meaningful difference from wherever you are. As a Virtual Behavioral Health Therapist, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care through telehealth, helping patients overcome challenges, build resilience, and improve their well-being while enjoying the flexibility and reach of a remote care environment.

The position is fully remote. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no on-call requirement. The selected candidate must live in one of the following remote states. AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, WV, or WI.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health or education equivalency for licensing
• No experience required
• State of Work Location: Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - 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 Registration
• 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 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - 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 Or Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Or Professional Counselor Training License (LPC-IT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Nice To Haves

• LCSW or LPC.
• Experience with Epic.
• Strong communication skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Crisis intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive biopsychosocial and standardized assessments using specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills for potential program enrollment.
• Works with the patient to develop an initial individualized support plan with goals.
• Provides resources for services in the community and makes referrals.
• Provides enrollment 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.
• Conducts safety assessment and planning with patients via telephone or video.
• Partners with patients to create self-directed sustainable changes that align with their values to promote health/wellness and enhance well-being.
• Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop support goals for the patient. May participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences discussing information obtained from patient assessments, updates, and plans.
• Provides appropriate documentation of all pertinent information obtained in interviews, consultation with other healthcare professionals, referrals, contacts, and supportive services provided to each patient. Completes necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with departmental standards and federal and state regulations.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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