FULL TIME NIGHTS Crisis Assessor

Mental Health Resource Center, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b

PTO

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mental Health Resource Center, a Florida not-for-profit, seeks an Evaluator for the Emergency Services Department. This role focuses on crisis assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, with duties to determine needs and provide referrals while ensuring confidentiality of records.

The position supports evenings, requiring expertise in crisis management, documentation, and coordination with hospitals and care teams. Dedicated team environment emphasized.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for interacting with families, caregivers, and professionals.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions daily, including recognizing emergencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet resources.

Responsibilities

• Conducts emergency mental health screenings for individuals entering the facility.
• Uses Baker Act criteria and DSM-5 standards to determine service needs and dispositions.
• Provides Crisis Intervention and coordinates patient transfers to hospitals.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent decision making

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24‑hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Benefits

• Signing bonus

Benefits/Perks

• *****SIGN ON BONUS*****
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 403b
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24‑hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary

The Emergency Services Department serves the child, adolescent, and adult populations. This is an ideal opportunity for an employee who enjoys working in a team atmosphere and is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health care.

The Evaluator assesses individuals in psychiatric crisis who may need inpatient treatment by conducting mental health screening evaluations. Determines and implements appropriate dispositions and provides appropriate referrals to community resources. Assures the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Conducts emergency mental health screenings on individuals who enter the facility either voluntarily or through the Baker Act.
• Using Baker Act criteria and DSM V standards evaluate and assess any crisis telephone calls and/or walk-ins to determine the need for services. Conducts emergency evaluations and/or arranges/refers for services as indicated.
• Provides Crisis Intervention.
• Coordinates patient transfers to community hospitals.
• Coordinates with insurance companies to obtain pre-certifications and authorizations for treatment and services.
• Completes required documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• In order to be considered candidates must have either a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field and one year experience working with the chronically mentally ill population.
• The Evaluator needs to be able to make sound decisions independently on a daily basis, including but not limited to recognizing emergencies and life‑threatening situations and responding appropriately.
• Strong communication skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Outlook, and use of the Internet required.

Position Details

This is a full time evenings position, Monday through Friday, 12:00am to 8:30am

Equal Opportunity Employer

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com