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Behavioral Health Emergency Screeners II Full Time

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.

#Behavioral Health #Counseling #Mental Health #Crisis Intervention #Social Work #Psychology #Psychiatric Nursing #DCF #Addiction Recovery

Quick overview

Conduct emergency mental health and substance abuse evaluations for clients in acute distress at the Emergency Evaluation Unit. Provide crisis interventions and determine appropriate dispositions while maintaining detailed documentation of all actions.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and completion of an emergency screening course. Candidates must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and pass a Level 2 background check through DCF and AHCA.

postgraduate degreeCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationEmergency ScreeningSubstance Abuse EvaluationCase DispositionEmergency Mental Health Evaluation

Job description

Description

New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.

General summary

We are seeking an Emergency Screener II to provide emergency mental health and substance abuse evaluations, crisis intervention and appropriate dispositions for individuals presenting at the Emergency Evaluation Unit in severe and acute distress.

As a Emergency Screener II, your responsibilities include

Conducts emergency evaluations for new and existing clients presenting for emergency services as assigned by the supervisor. Emergency evaluations are performed in accordance with the Agency's protocol for conducting emergency evaluations. Completes monthly schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage Provides emergency interventions and appropriate dispositions for assigned clients. All emergency interventions are documented in writing on the emergency evaluation protocol including, but not limited to, external referral sources contacted and outcome; internal referral sources contacted and outcome; and other intervention modalities utilized, e.g. crisis for the individual and his/her family.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, mental health counseling, psychiatric nursing, complete a course in emergency screening prior to or within three (3) months of assuming emergency screening responsibilities. Must have a valid Florida Driver's License with 6 points or less in the last 5 years. Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com