SSM Health

Behavioral Health Therapist, Virtual

SSM Health
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health support, conducting comprehensive assessments, and developing individualized support plans. Proficient in crisis intervention and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient well-being.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Master's Degree In Behavioral HealthProfessional License/CertificationCrisis Intervention SkillsExperience With EpicStrong Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health support in a virtual setting
  • Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial and standardized assessments for potential program enrollment
  • Develop individualized support plans with patients and establish goals
  • Provide community service resources and make referrals
  • Provide enrollment and intake services
  • Respond to telephone inquiries about mental health care and services
  • Conduct safety assessments and planning by telephone or video
  • Partner with patients to create sustainable, self-directed changes that promote health and well-being
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop patient support goals
  • Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences as needed
  • Document interviews, consultations, referrals, contacts, and supportive services
  • Complete documentation and reporting according to departmental standards and federal and state regulations
  • Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must live in the four-state footprint: Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, or Oklahoma
  • Master's degree in Behavioral Health or education equivalency for licensing
  • Required professional license/certification appropriate to the state of work location: Illinois — LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT; Missouri — LCSW, LMFT, or LPC; Oklahoma — LADC, LBP, LCSW, LADC-MH, LMFT, LMSW, or LPC; Wisconsin — LCSW, LMFT, LPC, MFT-TL, APSW, or LPC-IT
  • Experience with Epic
  • Strong communication skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Crisis intervention skills
  • No experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote position
  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • No on-call requirement
  • Equal employment opportunities

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Hard Skills
Biopsychosocial AssessmentsIndividualized Support PlansSafety AssessmentsDocumentation And ReportingPatient Enrollment Services
Soft Skills
Compassionate CareTeamwork Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
LCPCLCSWLMFTLADCLBPLADC-MHLMSWPsycho-Therapist Certification
Industry Keywords
Behavioral HealthMental Health CarePatient Support GoalsCommunity Service ResourcesMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration