M-F NIGHTS Crisis Evaluator

Mhrcflorida; Bridgewater (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

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mental Health Resource Center is seeking an Evaluator for the Emergency Services Department. The role involves conducting psychiatric crisis screenings and determining appropriate dispositions and referrals to community resources.

The Evaluator assesses individuals, ensures accurate and confidential records, and coordinates with hospitals and insurers to arrange needed services. Evening shifts Monday–Friday, with a focus on quality behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions daily, including recognizing emergencies.
• Strong communication with families, caregivers, professionals, and internal staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet research.

Responsibilities

• Conducts emergency mental health screenings for individuals entering the facility via Baker Act or voluntary admission.
• Evaluates crisis situations using Baker Act criteria and DSM-5 standards and arranges appropriate services.
• Provides Crisis Intervention.
• Coordinates patient transfers to community hospitals.
• Coordinates with insurance companies for pre-certifications and authorizations for treatment.
• Completes required documentation and reporting.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent decision making

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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/ MHRC South

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