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ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC·Memphis, Tennessee

Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provides direct crisis services and mental health assessments to individuals in crisis both in-center and in the field. Coordinates admissions to inpatient facilities and handles necessary insurance pre-certifications.

SUMMARY

The person occupying this position provides direct services to individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. This person participates in the delivery of crisis services to those individuals and performs other responsibilities as delegated by senior staff.

Education requirement

Master’s Degree in a Human Services related field from an approved university training program.

Experience requirement

  • Minimum of 2 years experience
  • Experience working in a mental health setting

Licensure/Certification requirement

None

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Conducts telephone crisis assessment of callers to determine appropriate crisis response.
  • Performs mental health assessments on individuals experiencing a mental health crisis both in the Center and in the field and makes a determination of an appropriate disposition for the individual assessed.
  • Arranges for admission to inpatient facilities, CSU, Crisis Respite, residential treatment facilities, etc. Completes required pre-certifications with the individual’s insurance company for these admissions.
  • Other duties may be assigned by supervisor(s) to meet the needs of the consumer and AHS.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to work effectively in a crisis service delivery setting dealing with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • Ability to use mature judgment in problem resolution and to formulate appropriate crisis intervention strategies for Center clients.
  • The person must be able to demonstrate self-motivation and possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well with others.
  • The person must be a good listener and possess the ability to be supportive and be able to help others to achieve a feeling of well-being.
  • The person in this position must be able to meet credentialing standards as established by TennCare and other pay sources.

Supervision provided by this job

None

Physical demands/Conditions

Prolonged standing and walking; lifting, turning patients and equipment; repeated bending, squatting and stooping; exposure to infectious agents. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials, and to administer and accurately prepare medications. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with or without assistance.") Must be willing to travel occasionally to conduct classroom presentations, attend recruitment fairs, etc

Weekends Only 7am - 7pm or 7pm - 7am

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Posted
May 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC

Alliance HealthCare Services was acquired by Akumin® on September 1, 2021. Please follow Akumin's LinkedIn page for company news and updates.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1 employee
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Behavioral health roles in Tennessee

Behavioral-health roles in Tennessee are often tied to schools, community programs, and outpatient settings serving children and adolescents, so employers usually look for candidates with direct youth mental-health experience. This type of role can be competitive because the posting asks for a specific degree-and-experience mix, plus prior work with children and adolescents; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the exact experience path and highlight any youth-focused interventions, crisis support, or family engagement work.

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