Emergency Mental Health Screener II: Crisis Intervention

New-Horizons-of-the-Treasure-Coast-Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizons is 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 distress.

As an Emergency Screener II, your responsibilities include conducting emergency evaluations, following the Agency's protocol, and ensuring 24/7 coverage, with timely documentation of interventions and outcomes.

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 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.

Skills

Emergency screening

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, mental health counseling, psychiatric nursing

Job description

New Horizons is 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 distress.

As an Emergency Screener II, your responsibilities include conducting emergency evaluations, following the Agency's protocol, and ensuring 24/7 coverage, with timely documentation of interventions and outcomes.