FULL TIME EVENINGS Crisis Assessor

Mental Health Resource Center

FULL TIME EVENINGS Crisis Assessor

Jacksonville, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Benefits/Perks

    Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

    Life Insurance

    Disability Insurance

    403b

    PTO

    Paid Holidays

    Flexible Spending Account

    Employee Assistance Program

    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.

    The Evaluator assesses individuals in psychiatric crisis who may need inpatient treatment by conducting mental health screening evaluations. Determines and implements appropriate dispositions and provides appropriate referrals to community resources. Assures the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of clinical records

    Responsibilities

    Conducts emergency mental health screenings on individuals who enter the facility either voluntarily or through the Baker Act.

    Using Baker Act criteria and DSM V standards evaluate and assess 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.

    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

    In order to be considered candidates 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.

    The Evaluator needs to 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 full time evenings position, Monday through Friday, 4:00pm to 12:30am/ MHRC North

    Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care