Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 1700 EDUCATION AVE - PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $19.33 - $23.23 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Makes clinical determination of mental status, suicidality, homicidality, or self-neglect of persons who present to the CRF or RC
Responsible for screening, assessment, and discharge planning for persons receiving services at the CRF or RC
Conducts individual and/or family sessions as well as leading group therapeutic activities for adults and children receiving inpatient services
Obtains collateral information from persons who are familiar with the client in order to assess the level of risk
Refers to licensed provider for involuntary assessment as needed.
Assists patients with setting up outpatient appointments or with referrals to external community resources
Assists with completion of emergency screenings for services as needed
Provides information regarding mental health and substance use diagnosis and treatments
Provides crisis de-escalation assistance to individuals in inpatient services
Performs transfer evaluations per Baker Act law as needed
Completes up-to-date documentation in accordance with the internal and external audit standards.
Position requires less than 10% travel
Benefits
Full-time
Dental, vision, health, and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employer sponsored contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), with qualifying insurance plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
11 paid holidays.
Must meet eligibility requirements
403b Retirement Plan, with 9% employer contribution for those who meet eligibility requirements.
Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible, and Health
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or Master’s (MA/MS) degree in Human Services or a related field required
·  Compensation will be commensurate with degree level (Bachelor’s or Master’s) and aligned with the applicable pay grade
·  Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals in a behavioral health setting required
·  Experience working with individuals in crisis and/or with substance use disorders preferred
·  Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in accordance with agency policies and procedures
·  Ability to effectively manage stressful situations while maintaining appropriate professional demeanor and boundaries
·  Strong customer service skills with a commitment to positive patient and client interactions
·  Proficiency in basic computer use and ability to learn and navigate an electronic medical record (EMR) system
·  Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
·  Must be able to pass Level II background screening and drug test (CBHC is a drug-free workplace)
For more information regarding the Level II Background Screening click here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com