Emergency Services Screener

BayCare Health System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Yearly performance appraisals

Team award bonuses

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System is actively seeking an Emergency Services Screener for the Adult Behavioral Health unit in New Port Richey, FL. The role involves crisis intervention, rapid assessment, and coordinating the ED waiting area to ensure public safety and proper triage.

This PRN, hourly position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 1 year of mental health experience, with internship experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, Special Education, Health Education, or related field.
• Mental Health experience: 1 year.
• Mental Health internship preferred (6 months acute emergency care).
• Level II background screening through Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and assessment for adults, children and adolescents with treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate the Intake/psych ED waiting area with the ED Team to ensure safety and care of persons served.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, other hospitals, central access and outpatient agencies for placement needs.
• Respond to telephone and in-person referrals to internal and external sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Counseling / Social Work / Nursing / Special Education / Health Education)

Job 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 ! Emergency Services Screener Pool Position Details:




• Facility: Adult Behavioral Health- King Helie




• Location: New Port Richey, FL




• Status: PRN, Hourly




• Shift Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM




• Weekend Work: Occasional




• 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. 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

Position Emergency Services Screener

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

Req ID 171848