Job Description

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Licensed Clinical Assessor - Independent Contractor will be a part of a call-down list to complete Baker Act and Marchman Act assessments in the field as needed.

• Respond to calls for on-scene Baker Acts and Marchman Acts assessments within St. Petersburg, Florida, city limits.
• Must respond in person within 30 minutes.
• If the criteria are met, a Baker Act or Marchman Act form will be thoroughly completed.
• If the criteria are not met, CALL staff will be notified to complete documentation stating such.
• In order to remain active on the call-down list, the contractor must complete a minimum of one assessment per quarter.

Available Shifts:

• Between 8:.00 am - 2:00 am

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $200.00 per On-Call Visit

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Master's degree in a related field and an active State of Florida License as either a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Knowledge of Baker Act law and guidelines
• Knowledge of the Marchman Act law and guidelines
• Must have de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of Mental Status Exams
• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance

Independent Contractor Requirements:

• Depending on the scope of work and/or services provided, independent contractors may be required to provide proof of $1,000,000 General Liability Insurance and $3,000,000 Professional Liability Insurance coverage. A waiver may be granted in some instances.
• Independent contractors must submit IRS Form W9.
• Independent contractors must submit to a Level I & II background screening.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.