MF NIGHTS Crisis Evaluator

Mental Health Resource Center, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Signing bonus

Benefits/Perks

Sign on bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b

PTO

Paid Holidays

FSA

EAP

Résumé du poste

Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. in Jacksonville seeks an Emergency Services professional to support children, adolescents, and adults with crisis evaluations in a busy behavioral health setting.

You will conduct emergency screenings, coordinate transfers, and work with insurers for authorizations while documenting clearly. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field with relevant experience is required. The role includes full-time evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field plus one year experience with chronically mentally ill population.
• Ability to make sound independent decisions daily, including emergencies and life-threatening situations.
• Strong communication with families, caregivers, providers, and staff is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, and Internet usage required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct emergency mental health screenings for those entering the facility.
• Evaluate and assess crisis calls and walk-ins using Baker Act criteria and DSM-5 standards.
• Provide Crisis Intervention.
• Coordinate patient transfers to community hospitals.
• Coordinate with insurers to obtain pre-certifications and authorizations.
• Complete required documentation and reporting.

Connaissances

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Decision making

Formation

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

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

Outils

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Internet

Description du poste

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.

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 North

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