Crisis Mobile Responder - Bilingual

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast is hiring a Mobile Responder in Okeechobee, Florida. The role involves responding to crisis intervention calls in various settings, conducting mental health screenings, and providing follow-up support to individuals in distress.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in psychology or social work, a current Florida license, and experience with mental health issues. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in psychology, social work, or mental health counseling.
• Current Florida license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or Psychology.
• Experience with chronic and acute mental illness and substance use dependency.

Responsibilities

• Respond to MRT/211 calls for crisis intervention in various settings.
• Conduct emergency mental health screenings to determine level of risk.
• Provide follow-up support via phone calls and home visits.

Skills

Crisis response

De-escalation techniques

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's OR Master's Degree in psychology or social work

Tools

Therapeutic Effective Aggression Management Techniques

Florida Driver’s License

Job description

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast is hiring a Mobile Responder in Okeechobee, Florida. The role involves responding to crisis intervention calls in various settings, conducting mental health screenings, and providing follow-up support to individuals in distress.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in psychology or social work, a current Florida license, and experience with mental health issues. Bilingual candidates are preferred.