Emergency Services Screener

Baycare; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare is seeking an Emergency Services Screener for the Adult Behavioral Health unit in New Port Richey, FL. This PRN, hourly role supports crisis intervention, intake coordination, and referrals within a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a BLS certification, with at least 1 year of mental health experience and a 6-month acute care internship preferred. The team emphasizes compassionate care and community safety.

Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, Special Education, Health Education, Human Services or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and assessment for adults, children and adolescents to recommend least restrictive treatment.
• Coordinate Intake/psych ED waiting area with ED team to ensure safety and care.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, other hospitals, central access and outpatient agencies by providing phone screening and triage.
• Respond to telephone and in-person requests for referrals to internal and external sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

De-escalation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling/Social Work/Nursing/Health Education

Job description

New Port Richey:Behavioral Hlth King Heli | Clinical | PRN

Description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a Emergency Services Screener to join our outstanding and compassionate team at Adult Behavioral Health- King Helie !

• Facility: Adult Behavioral Health- King Helie
• Location: New Port Richey, FL
• Status: PRN, Hourly
• Shift Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
• On Call: No

Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention and assessment for adults, children and adolescents, to make recommendations for treatment that provides the least restrictive environment to meet the individual's needs for voluntary and involuntary psychiatric and substance abuse treatment.
• Coordinate the Intake/psych ED waiting area in conjunction with other intake/ED Team Members to ensure the care, welfare, safety and security of persons served.
• Responsible to coordinate with law enforcement, other hospitals, central access and outpatient agencies by providing phone screening and triage for individuals needing placement in a behavioral health receiving facility.
• Respond to telephone and in-person requests for referrals to internal and external sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree - Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, Special Education, Health Education, Human Services; Or - Bachelors - Related Field

Required Experience:

• Required Experience includes 1 years' Mental Health
• Mental Health internship with 6 months Acute emergency care preferred.

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including : benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match & additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals, team award bonus, community discounts, the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work

Come join our wonderful team!

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled