Apply on Employer Site

The Emily Program · 11 hours ago

Phone Intake Therapist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The 858 Emily Program is dedicated to providing exceptional, individualized care for individuals with eating disorders. The Phone Intake Therapist is responsible for conducting phone-based assessments, determining appropriate levels of care, and coordinating admissions to treatment programs, all while utilizing motivational interviewing to support clients in their recovery journey.

Health CareMental Health

Responsibilities

Conduct approximately 20 phone-based eating disorder assessments each week with clients, families and/or providers seeking eating disorder treatment

Apply eating disorder specific clinical criteria and referral guidelines to recommend the appropriate level of care based on the use of Accanto Health’s Admission Level of Care Criteria and clinical standards

Use motivational interviewing techniques when working with individuals clinically appropriate for services and help to problem solve psychosocial and other barriers to accessing treatment

Coordinate and collect clinical referral information by means of medical records requests and verbal communication with external providers

Collaborate with internal teams, such as Admissions Coordinators, Admissions Specialists, and Site & Executive Directors to support an efficient and positive client experience throughout the admissions process

Consistently share overview of Accanto programming for recommended level of care and network status information, route clients to appropriate locations based on recommendation, availability of programming, and insurance coverage

Qualification

Clinical Mental Health DegreeActive Licensure LCSWActive Licensure LMFTActive Licensure LPCCare Coordination ExperienceMental Health Assessment ExperienceEating Disorder ExperienceMotivational Interviewing

Required

Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Discipline (i.e., Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology)

Active provisional licensure (such as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) required

Minimum of 1-year care coordination/case management or mental health assessment experience

Preferred

Active full licensure (such as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) strongly preferred

Eating Disorder experience preferred

Benefits

HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Dental insurance (Delta Dental)

Vision insurance (EyeMed)

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan available two months after start date

Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.