Co-Responding Clinician

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays

Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

A behavioral health provider in Punta Gorda, FL, seeks a qualified professional to provide effective screenings and crisis counseling to at-risk individuals in the community. The role includes collaborating with law enforcement and social services, maintaining documentation, and delivering clinical services. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree and have experience with mental health and substance use disorders. Comprehensive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and flexible scheduling, are offered to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults and children with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with various social services resources in Charlotte and surrounding counties.
• Strong evaluation skills and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective screenings and crisis counseling to at-risk individuals and families.
• Work with individuals to prevent crisis and promote treatment engagement.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with audit standards.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Substance abuse management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Job description

1700 EDUCATION AVE - PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950Education LevelGraduate Degree## Description**Sign-On Bonus: $4,000*** Along with CIT trained officer, provides effective screenings and crisis counseling to at-risk individuals and families in their homes or the community.* Work with individuals and families to prevent crisis and promote treatment engagement, while assessing risk ongoing.* May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; financial issues; and issues associated with the aging and mental and emotional health.* Refer individuals to various social services in Charlotte and surrounding counties* Provides for monitoring, engagement, and coordination with the Sherriff’ Office personnel and CBHC and other behavioral health providers, providing interventions to persons presenting in crisis.* Receive referrals from the Sheriff’ Office members (typically individuals with many dispatches for MH related issues and senior referrals), schools and from providers, monitoring of those identified in need of services (and often) encouragement to engage in treatment to try and avert persons ‘falling through the cracks’.* Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date documentation in accordance with the internal and external audit standards* Provide clinical services as needed, cooperating with agency staff and external partners, and interacting with the community on behalf of the program.* Perform screenings and other clinical services.* A proactive position so we are not responding in an immediate crisis, but rather when there are a few red flags that might be higher risk and not engaging in treatment.**What We Offer*** **Competitive salary and sign-on bonus.*** **Comprehensive Benefits:** + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. + Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. + **403(b) Retirement Plan** with **9% employer contribution** (for eligible staff). + Employer-sponsored contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with qualifying plans. + Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and HRSA loan repayment opportunities. + Qualified Supervisor to provide clinical supervision for licensure candidates.* **Career Growth Opportunities:** We invest in our leaders!## Qualifications* Master’s degree in counseling or related field.* Experience working with adults and children with mental health and substance use disorders.* Experience working with individuals in crisis preferred.* Ability to sit and stand for periods of time.* Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.* Ability to pass a level II Background clearance and drug test.* Valid FL drivers’ license, insurance, and safe driving record.* Dependable transportation (registered, safe operating conditions, etc.)* Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Required to work 12 hour shifts.* Must be familiar with and actively refer to various social services resources in Charlotte and surrounding counties.* Must possess strong evaluation skills, excellent professional written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and active listening skills.* Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.* Ability to use a computer.* Attention to detail.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in collaboration with other community partners.* Ability to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.* Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service.* Strong oral and written communication skills.For more information regarding the Level II Background Screening click here: