Behavioral Health Emergency Screeners II Per Diem
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New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.
Fort Pierce, FL, US
Summary
Conduct emergency mental health and substance abuse evaluations for individuals in acute distress. Provide crisis intervention, determine appropriate dispositions, and document all interventions according to agency protocols.
Job Description
Description
New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.
GENERAL SUMMARY
We are seeking an Emergency Screener II to provide emergency mental health and substance abuse evaluations, crisis intervention and appropriate dispositions for individuals presenting at the Emergency Evaluation Unit in severe and acute distress.
As a Emergency Screener II, your responsibilities include:
- Conducts emergency evaluations for new and existing clients presenting for emergency services as assigned by the supervisor.
- Emergency evaluations are performed in accordance with the Agency's protocol for conducting emergency evaluations.
- Completes monthly schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage
- Provides emergency interventions and appropriate dispositions for assigned clients.
- All emergency interventions are documented in writing on the emergency evaluation protocol including, but not limited to, external referral sources contacted and outcome; internal referral sources contacted and outcome; and other intervention modalities utilized, e.g. crisis for the individual and his/her family.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, mental health counseling, psychiatric nursing,
- complete a course in emergency screening prior to or within three (3) months of assuming emergency screening responsibilities.
- Must have a valid Florida Driver's License with 6 points or less in the last 5 years.
- Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is the most comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency in the region, with nine facilities across four counties serving 15,000 children and adults annually, regardless of their ability to pay.
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast was created in 1958 by community members who passionately believed that quality mental health services should be available to all in need on the Treasure Coast.
From its first location in Ft. Pierce, New Horizons has expanded to serve residents in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties, with its main campus on Midway Road in Fort Pierce.
More than 60 years after its founding, New Horizons continues to work hard to fulfill the vision of its founders. It offers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adults and children, crisis units for adults and children, learning resource centers for independent living skills, a transitional group home, a primary care clinic, substance abuse and detox services, case management, family support and counseling, and programs in schools and with law enforcement agencies.
New Horizons provides a safety net for those in crisis, outreach programs to promote resilience and recovery, and community education to help our community achieve health in both mind and body.
Founded
1958
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Pierce, Florida
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is the most comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency in the region, with nine facilities across four counties serving 15,000 children and adults annually, regardless of their ability to pay.
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast was created in 1958 by community members who passionately believed that quality mental health services should be available to all in need on the Treasure Coast.
From its first location in Ft. Pierce, New Horizons has expanded to serve residents in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties, with its main campus on Midway Road in Fort Pierce.
More than 60 years after its founding, New Horizons continues to work hard to fulfill the vision of its founders. It offers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adults and children, crisis units for adults and children, learning resource centers for independent living skills, a transitional group home, a primary care clinic, substance abuse and detox services, case management, family support and counseling, and programs in schools and with law enforcement agencies.
New Horizons provides a safety net for those in crisis, outreach programs to promote resilience and recovery, and community education to help our community achieve health in both mind and body.
Founded
1958
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Pierce, Florida
