ABOUT US
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast 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 supports 22,000 students in local schools, and we collaborate closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to enhance the health of individuals and improve the quality of life in our community. Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training.
About the Role
As a Licensed Mobile Responder, your Primarily role is to respond to MRT/211 calls for crisis intervention services in any setting in which a behavioral health crisis is occurring, including at schools, homes, emergency rooms, or other areas as assigned by the Team Leader, Program Manager, or Division Director.
MRT calls may originate from the community within the four county area (St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee). Purpose of responses shall be to conduct an emergency mental health screening to determine level of risk and provide appropriate dispositions for individuals in severe and acute distress with a goal of lessening trauma and preventing placement in more restrictive levels of care. Secondarily, to offer follow-up support through phone calls and/or home visits to provide stabilization services after acute intervention.
Additional responsibilities include supporting unlicensed staff with assessment of level of risk in individual MRT calls. Initiating involuntary examinations under Baker Act and Marchman Act where appropriate. Providing phone or in-person consultation to unlicensed staff prior to closing a case or making a determination as to level of need and/or outcome of a call. Participation in on-call rotation to ensure availability of 24-hour consultation support for unlicensed staff.
Requirements
New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications:
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.
