PRN Behavioral Health Crisis Screener

Baycare; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking an Emergency Services Screener to join our Behavioral Health team at the Morton Plant North Bay Recover Center in Lutz, FL. This PRN role involves crisis intervention, intake coordination, and ensuring safety for adults, children and adolescents.

Responsibilities include coordinating with law enforcement and other hospitals for patient placement, triage, and referrals to internal and external sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, Special Education, Health Education, or related field is required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• 1 year of mental health experience; internship in acute emergency care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and assessment for adults, children and adolescents to recommend least restrictive treatment.
• Coordinate Intake/psych ED waiting area with team members to ensure safety and welfare of persons served.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, other hospitals and outpatient agencies for placement and triage as needed.
• Respond to telephone and in-person requests for referrals to internal and external sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Triage coordination

Phone screening

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, Special Education, Health Education, or Related Field

Job description

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking an Emergency Services Screener to join our Behavioral Health team at the Morton Plant North Bay Recover Center in Lutz, FL. This PRN role involves crisis intervention, intake coordination, and ensuring safety for adults, children and adolescents.

Responsibilities include coordinating with law enforcement and other hospitals for patient placement, triage, and referrals to internal and external sources.