MCRT Master's Level Therapist

Eleos-Wellness; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleos-Wellness in Florida seeks a qualified mobile crisis clinician to provide initial screening, triage, and rapid risk assessments for crisis calls. You will collaborate with law enforcement and other partners to determine level of care and coordinate transitions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field, with Florida eligibility for practice and Level II background screening. Telemedicine and in-person response will be used as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy is required.
• Florida licensure or eligibility is expected for clinical practice.
• Eligibility through Level II background screening with AHCA and DCF is required.
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Answer crisis line, provide initial screening and triage.
• Perform mobile crisis response with rapid face-to-face assessment when needed.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention using evidence-based practices.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Baker Act knowledge

Telemedicine

Education

Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling or marriage and family therapy

Tools

Avatar

Care Connect

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:Functions as a team member within a multi-agency team in the delivery of crisis intervention services. Provides initial screening and necessary triage for immediate, urgent and routine response to mental health crisis calls for the purpose of evaluation, lethality/risk assessment and mental status examinations and determines necessary level of care to identified clients. Acts as a resource for local law enforcement agencies and local crisis hotlines. Ability to work in crisis situations and make clinical decisions with minimal direction. Capable of navigating telemedicine when indicated.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.Answers MCRT crisis line and conducts initial telephone screening and triage.Provides mobile crisis response with face to face response time not to exceed 1 hour when clinically appropriate.Conducts risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention using evidence-based practices.Collaborates with licensed clinicians and/or law enforcement to conduct assessments supporting determination of need for involuntary examination (Baker Act), when appropriate.Provides services in community settings including homes, schools, hospitals, and other safe environments.Provides short term follow up services for up to 7 days, or longer as clinically indicated, to support stabilization and linkage to care.Coordinates with law enforcement, hospitals, schools and behavioral health providers to ensure appropriate level of care and continuity of services.Links individuals and families to ongoing treatment, community supports and resources to promote stabilization and reduce future crisis episodes.Communicates with discharge planners and referral sources to support appropriate transitions of care.Ensures documentation is completed within 24 hours in Avatar, CareConnect and other required systems.Completes abuse reports when indicated in accordance with mandatory reporting requirements.Maintains productivity expectations of at least 65%.Ensures compliance with DCF requirements, agency policy, and confidentiality standards.Participates in rotating overnight and weekend on-call schedule to support 24/7 Mobile Crisis Response Team operations.Provides after-hours triage and coordinates face to face response when clinically indicated.Documents all on-call activities in accordance with program requirements.Mandatory overtime may be implemented as needed to ensure continuity of crisis response services and meet contractual response requirements.Conducts discharge follow up contacts to support continuity of care and confirm linkage to recommended services.Assists clients in completing satisfaction surveys as required by program standards.Participates in outreach events and community education activities to increase awareness of crisis services and available behavioral health resources.Participates in clinical supervision, peer review, staff meetings and case consultation.Provides consultation and education to community partners regarding crisis intervention and diversion services.Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements:Demonstrates ability to operate basic office equipment accurately, including fax, telephone system, laptop/tablet, iCarol, Avator and Care Connect programs, and copier/scanner.Demonstrated ability to work independently and utilize sound clinical judgment. Familiar with Florida Baker Act laws.Eligibility through a Level II background screening with AHCA and DCF (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)Education and Experience:Master’s degree in social worker, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy and/or certification in the field of addictions.Physical Requirements:Must be able to sit, twist, bend, stand and lower and raise self independently from floor.Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.Must be able to communicate orally and in writing.Must be able to travel locally.Special Working Conditions:Exposure to consumers and a variety of program conditions, which may include long, irregular hours and local travel.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.