Intake Assessment Therapist II – Virtual Psychiatric Response

Sutter Health

Provides and coordinates telephone intake and crisis intervention services to patients with psychiatric needs. Handling insurance authorizations and facilitating referrals to healthcare professionals.

Posted 7/15/2026part-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $39 - $53 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in crisis intervention and psychosocial assessments, with a strong understanding of mental health treatment protocols and insurance regulations. Proficient in navigating legal issues related to mental health care and familiar with community resources for patient support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Crisis InterventionPsychosocial AssessmentMental Health InterviewingCPI-Crisis Prevention Institute CertificationKnowledge of California Mental Health Laws

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionPsychosocial AssessmentMental Health InterviewingInsurance AuthorizationComprehensive Mental Status ScreeningUnderstanding of PsychopathologyKnowledge of Treatment ProtocolsInterpretation of Insurance RegulationsDetail OrientationProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Written SkillsExcellent Verbal SkillsCustomer Relation Skills

Tools & Technologies

PCBasic Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

CPI-Crisis Prevention Institute Certification5150 Training

Industry Keywords

Child PsychopathologyAdolescent PsychopathologyChemical DependencyAdult PsychopathologyGeriatric PsychopathologyMental Health ContinuumVoluntary TreatmentInvoluntary TreatmentCommunity ResourcesMedical Necessity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides and coordinates telephone intake and crisis intervention services by performing psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention services to patients identified as having psychiatric or chemical dependency problems.
Obtains insurance authorization for patients requiring behavioral health services and facilitates referral to physicians and psychotherapists.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Master's: social work, counseling, or related field or equivalent education/experience
2 years recent relevant experience.
Certification & Licensure: CPI-Crisis Prevention Institute 5150 training
Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, chemical dependency, adult and geriatric psychopathology, treatment and comprehensive mental status screening.
Must be competent in crisis interventions.
Familiar with legal issues and California laws relating to the voluntary and involuntary treatment of the mentally ill and chemically dependent.
Possess an understanding of current insurance benefits and medical necessity in the area of mental health.
Familiar with criteria for disposition to all possible levels of care within the mental health continuum in the community.
Familiar with community resources in the care of the mentally ill.
Knowledge of PC and basic programs.
Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress.
Ability to take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
Mental Health interviewing and screening skills required.
Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to interpret complex insurance regulations and authorization.
Detail oriented and have excellent written and verbal skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and customer relation skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

No Unions: No
Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.