WEEKEND NIGHTS Crisis Assessor

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary

The Emergency Services Department serves the child, adolescent, and adult populations. This is an ideal opportunity for an employee who enjoys working in a team atmosphere and is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Counsels individuals in psychiatric crisis who may need inpatient treatment by conducting mental health screening evaluations.
• Evaluates and assesses any crisis telephone calls and/or walk-ins to determine the need for services. Conducts emergency evaluations and/or arranges/refers for services as indicated.
• Provides Crisis Intervention.
• Captures and coordinates patient transfers to community hospitals.
• Coordinates with insurance companies to obtain pre-certifications and authorizations for treatment and services.
• Completes required documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have either a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field and one year experience working with the chronically mentally ill population.
• Must be able to make sound decisions independently on a daily basis, including but not limited to recognizing emergencies and life-threatening situations and responding appropriately.
• Strong communication skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Outlook, and use of the Internet required.

Position Details

This is a weekend evenings position, every other Saturday and Sunday, 12:00am to 8:30am

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Contact Information

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Application

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