Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

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.

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 full time evenings position, Monday through Friday, 4:00pm to 12:30am/ MHRC North

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

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Mental Health Resource Center and Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems. We offer a variety of opportunities in the behavioral health and social services fields. We have locations in Jacksonville and throughout Florida. Employees work together and support one another in a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere that encourages professional growth. We offer an ideal workplace for individuals dedicated to providing care and services that reflect our core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) is a Florida nonprofit that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community. Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, state hospital liaison services, forensic services, in-jail services, a co-responder program, a therapeutic family program, and eight Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven.

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center encourage all applicants to take advantage of opportunities for hire, and if internal applicants, transfers, promotions, and advancement, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. RBHS and MHRC are Equal Opportunity Employers and Drug Free Workplaces.

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