CRF Clinician/Screener

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSA contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care in Punta Gorda, FL is seeking a qualified behavioral health clinician to provide assessment, discharge planning, and therapeutic interventions in inpatient and crisis settings.

The role involves conducting individual and group sessions, coordinating care, and linking clients to outpatient services, with attention to ethical standards and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in behavioral health setting.
• Ability to manage stressful situations with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Make clinical determinations of mental status, suicidality, homicidality, or self-neglect.
• Screen, assess, and discharge plan for clients.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions for adults and children.
• Coordinate referrals and outpatient appointments as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation per audit standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human Services

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Details Job Location: 1700 EDUCATION AVE - PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

• Makes clinical determination of mental status, suicidality, homicidality, or self-neglect of persons who present to the CRF or RC
• Responsible for screening, assessment, and discharge planning for persons receiving services at the CRF or RC
• Conducts individual and/or family sessions as well as leading group therapeutic activities for adults and children receiving inpatient services
• Obtains collateral information from persons who are familiar with the client in order to assess the level of risk
• Refers to licensed provider for involuntary assessment as needed.
• Assists patients with setting up outpatient appointments or with referrals to external community resources
• Assists with completion of emergency screenings for services as needed
• Provides information regarding mental health and substance use diagnosis and treatments
• Provides crisis de-escalation assistance to individuals in inpatient services
• Performs transfer evaluations per Baker Act law as needed
• Completes up-to-date documentation in accordance with the internal and external audit standards.
• Position requires less than 10% travel

Benefits

Full-time

• Dental, vision, health, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employer sponsored contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), with qualifying insurance plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 paid holidays.

Must meet eligibility requirements

• 403b Retirement Plan, with 9% employer contribution for those who meet eligibility requirements.
• Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible, and Health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or Master’s (MA/MS) degree in Human Services or a related field required
• Compensation will be commensurate with degree level (Bachelor’s or Master’s) and aligned with the applicable pay grade
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals in a behavioral health setting required
• Experience working with individuals in crisis and/or with substance use disorders preferred
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively manage stressful situations while maintaining appropriate professional demeanor and boundaries
• Strong customer service skills with a commitment to positive patient and client interactions
• Proficiency in basic computer use and ability to learn and navigate an electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Must be able to pass Level II background screening and drug test (CBHC is a drug-free workplace)

For more information regarding the Level II Background Screening click here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com