Crisis and Intake Therapist

Banner Health

Crisis and Intake Therapist providing comprehensive mental health evaluations and coordinating care at Banner Health. Supporting patients in person and via telehealth services for rural hospitals.

Posted 7/23/2026part-timeGreeley • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $31 - $51 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in crisis assessment and intervention, with a strong foundation in psychotherapy and counseling. Proficient in coordinating care and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

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Crisis AssessmentPsychotherapyLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Behavioral Health AssessmentCrisis Stabilization Therapy

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionBehavioral Health AssessmentUtilization ReviewPatient DispositionEmergency InterventionsClinical Social WorkPsychoactive Substance Abuse KnowledgeDocumentation in Medical RecordsTreatment AuthorizationKnowledge of DSM

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsHuman Relations SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC)Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC)Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Crisis & Intake TherapistAcute Care Hospital SettingArizona Fingerprint Clearance CardColorado Fingerprint Clearance CardState RegulationsFederal RegulationsHealthcare CollaborationPatient AdvocacyMental Health DisordersHospital Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides crisis assessment and support to patients and family members who are experiencing serious psychological or psychoactive substance abuse disorders.
Ensures the most appropriate level of care is being given in accordance with all state and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
Performs emergent/non-emergent behavioral health assessment of mental health and psychoactive substance abuse patients.
Makes recommendations regarding patient’s level of care needs and resources.
Coordinates inpatient and outpatient admissions or alternate level of care facilities.
Provides crisis stabilization therapy or intervention therapy skills during critically changing behavioral situations.
Coordinates with the patient’s family, attending physician, or other hospitals and agencies as required.
Conducts assessments in collaboration with other healthcare professionals as necessary to develop clinically safe patient dispositions according to state regulations.
Documents complete, accurate and timely in the medical record.
Depending on assignment, incumbents with a current RN License may take Doctor's orders.
Conducts initial utilization review by obtaining treatment authorizations as appropriate with representatives of managed care or other necessary agencies/individuals.
Identifies the full spectrum of mental health disorders as listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and is knowledgeable of all state and federal protocols that pertain to the treatment/transfer of psychiatric patients.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Responds within hospital bylaws to requests for assessment and consultations within organization.
Provides emergency interventions and makes disposition recommendations to medical staff.
May be accountable for external patient placement, advocacy assistance and support to patients and families.
Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to develop, manage and communicate discharge plans.
Responsible for behavioral health assessments within organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a Master’s degree in counseling, behavioral health, or a related human services field, or education requirement as mandated by the state board in order to obtain licensure in field of specialty
Requires one of the following licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC)Marriage and Family Counseling (LCMFT) or MA-Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
Requires BLS.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 2 years clinical experience.
Requires extensive knowledge in the areas of psychotherapy, counseling or clinical social work.
Must have a working knowledge of hospital operations, medical/nursing staff procedures, hospital and community resources.
Excellent organizational, human relations, and communication skills are required to maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one-year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Crisis & Intake Therapist in the specialty area.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess a Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Paid orientation
Flexible Schedules (select positions)
Fewer Shifts Cancelled
Weekly pay
403(b)
Pre-tax retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness program
Discount Entertainment tickets
Restaurant/Shopping discounts
Auto Purchase Plan