Mobile Responder -Licensed-LMHC, LMFT, LCSW

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Port Saint Lucie is seeking a Licensed Mobile Responder to engage in crisis intervention and mental health assessments. The successful candidate will respond to calls, conduct screenings, and offer follow-up support. Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in psychology or related fields and a valid Florida license. Experience with crisis response and mental health issues is essential for this role, which provides crucial support both in emergency settings and through stabilization services.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or mental health counseling is required.
• Current Florida license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or Psychology.
• Experience with mental illness, behavioral disturbances, and substance use dependency is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Respond to MRT/211 crisis intervention calls in various settings.
• Conduct emergency mental health screenings to assess risk.
• Provide stabilization services and follow-up support after intervention.

Skills

Crisis response

De-escalation techniques

Risk assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or mental health counseling

Current Florida license in relevant fields

Job description

Description

About the Role

As a Licensed Mobile Responder, your primary role is to respond to MRT/211 calls for crisis intervention services in any setting in which a behavioral health crisis is occurring, including at schools, homes, emergency rooms, or other areas as assigned by the Team Leader, Program Manager, or Division Director.

MRT calls may originate from the community within the four county area (St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee). Purpose of responses shall be to conduct an emergency mental health screening to determine level of risk and provide appropriate dispositions for individuals in severe and acute distress with a goal of lessening trauma and preventing placement in more restrictive levels of care. Secondarily, to offer follow-up support through phone calls and/or home visits to provide stabilization services after acute intervention.

Additional responsibilities include supporting unlicensed staff with assessment of level of risk in individual MRT calls. Initiating involuntary examinations under Baker Act and Marchman Act where appropriate. Providing phone or in-person consultation to unlicensed staff prior to closing a case or making a determination as to level of need and/or outcome of a call. Participation in on-call rotation to ensure availability of 24-hour consultation support for unlicensed staff.

Responsibilities

• Respond to MRT/211 crisis intervention calls in various settings (schools, homes, emergency rooms, etc.).
• Conduct emergency mental health screenings to assess level of risk and determine appropriate disposition.
• Provide stabilization services and follow-up support through phone calls or home visits after acute intervention.
• Support unlicensed staff with risk assessments during MRT calls.
• Initiate involuntary examinations under Baker Act and Marchman Act when appropriate.
• Provide phone or in-person consultation to unlicensed staff before closing a case or determining level of need/outcome.
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure 24-hour consultation support.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or mental health counseling.
• Current Florida license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or Psychology.
• Experience with chronic and acute mental illness, behavioral disturbances, emotional dysregulation, and substance use dependency.
• Preferred experience in crisis response, de-escalation, and work with diverse populations.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with 6 points or less in the last 5 years.
• Ability to apply Therapeutic Effective Aggression Management (CPI/CARE) techniques without limitations.
• Pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com