Crisis Screening Counselor - Mental Health & Addiction

SMA Healthcare; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and/or

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid personal leave and holidays

403b retirement plan

Job summary

SMA Healthcare in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a qualified Screener to respond to emergency and walk-in cases at an assigned location. The role involves triage, assessment, and coordination with treatment services for clients with mental health and substance use issues.

The candidate provides outpatient clinical services, engages in treatment planning, and collaborates with community agencies to ensure access to care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field with a minimum of 1 year of work experience in a mental health related field required.
• Master’s degree in a human services field or psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist preferred.
• Currently certified or working toward certification as an Addictions Professional or Criminal Justice Additions Professional in Florida preferred.
• Must complete a course in emergency screening prior to or within 3 months of assuming emergency screening responsibilities.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance, and clinical documentation.
• Knowledgeable of community resources and ability to assist individuals in accessing them.
• Knowledge of Baker Act and Marchman Act criteria.
• Ability to organize data, plan, provide written and verbal feedback to referral sources, utilize EMR, and link clients to services.
• Knowledge of Medicaid rules, state contract requirements, and federal substance abuse regulations, for quality care and billing.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic services which may include assessment, brief individual counseling, group counseling, case management, and coordinating referrals to appropriate level of care.
• Advocates for clients' rights and preferences.
• Conducts assessments and behavioral health screenings as indicated and appropriate for the client.
• Consults with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process and obtain collateral information necessary for referrals.
• Documents client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods.
• Provides direct clinical services to clients on an individual, and group basis in the office.
• Sets treatment goals and plans with clients to reduce or abstain from substance use and stabilize mental health.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Community resources

Baker Act/Marchman Act

Data organization

EMR systems

Medicaid rules

Psychiatric diagnosis

Emergency screening

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master's degree in human services or psychiatric nursing preferred

Licensure as LCSW/LMHC/MFT preferred

Job description

SMA Healthcare in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a qualified Screener to respond to emergency and walk-in cases at an assigned location. The role involves triage, assessment, and coordination with treatment services for clients with mental health and substance use issues.

The candidate provides outpatient clinical services, engages in treatment planning, and collaborates with community agencies to ensure access to care.