Pediatric Mental Health Clinician II

Health Care District of Palm Beach County; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is seeking a Mental Health Professional II to provide high-quality crisis intervention, assessments, and brief counseling across ages. This licensed professional will work within a multidisciplinary team in acute and outreach settings, ensuring evidence-based care and patient-centered planning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, DSM-5-informed evaluations, and coordination of referrals while maintaining HIPAA-compliant

Qualifications

• Licensed professional (RCSW, LCSW, LMHC or psychologist)
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, ethics and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Crisis assessment, intervention and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Conduct comprehensive, evidence-based triage, psychosocial assessments, and DSM-5-informed diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide medically necessary crisis intervention, brief counseling, treatment planning and follow-up care to support stabilization and recovery.
• Develop individualized intervention and recovery plans with patients, families and groups, promoting shared decision-making and healthy coping skills.
• Assess the need for and facilitate appropriate voluntary or involuntary psychiatric and substance use referrals in line with regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain knowledge of community behavioral health resources and establish referral relationships to support continuity of care.
• Monitor patient progress and conduct follow-up and outreach after discharge.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, information and referrals via in-person, telephone, clinic, and mobile crisis services.
• Provide clinical consultation and program support to team members, mentors, and families; participate in audits, supervision, and program development.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record, ensuring HIPAA compliance and regulatory adherence.

Job description

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is seeking a Mental Health Professional II to provide high-quality crisis intervention, assessments, and brief counseling across ages. This licensed professional will work within a multidisciplinary team in acute and outreach settings, ensuring evidence-based care and patient-centered planning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, DSM-5-informed evaluations, and coordination of referrals while maintaining HIPAA-compliant