Mental Health Emergency Screener

Mental Health Emergency Screener

Job Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY
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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, mental health counseling, psychiatric nursing, and 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be in good physical condition with no restrictions of movement.
  • Must be able to apply Therapeutic Effective Aggression Management (CPI/CARE) Techniques without limitations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1.0 Conducts emergency evaluations for new and existing clients presenting for emergency services as assigned by the supervisor.
1.1 Emergency evaluations are performed in accordance with the Agency’s protocol for conducting emergency evaluations.

2.0 Provides emergency interventions and appropriate dispositions for assigned clients.
2.1 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.
2.2 Final Crisis/Screening Unit disposition for each assigned client is accurately documented in writing on the emergency evaluation protocol.

3.0 Performs functions in the computer system.
3.1 Searches for client SR#s/Assigns new SR#s as necessary.
3.2 Enters and/or updates basic Client Demographics.

4.0 Performs other duties as requested.
4.1 Miscellaneous duties are performed according to instruction.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • Master’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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