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Mental Health Resource Center
Jacksonville, FL, US
Part-time

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.

The Evaluator assesses individuals in psychiatric crisis who may need inpatient treatment by conducting mental health screening evaluations.

Determines and implements appropriate dispositions and provides appropriate referrals to community resources. Assures the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of clinical records

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 weekend evenings position, every other Saturday and Sunday, 12 : 00am to 8 : 30am

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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