Behavioral Health Emergency Screeners II Per Diem- Overnight

New Horizons of The Treasure Coast, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast in Florida seeks an Emergency Screener II to provide emergency mental health and substance abuse evaluations, crisis intervention and appropriate dispositions for individuals in acute distress at the Emergency Evaluation Unit.

The role requires conducting evaluations, following agency protocol, completing monthly schedules for 24/7 coverage, providing interventions, and documenting outcomes with referral sources and family as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, mental health counseling, psychiatric nursing (as applicable)
• Completion of a course in emergency screening prior to or within three (3) months of assuming emergency screening responsibilities
• Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Emergency Screening Knowledge

Written Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

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