Crisis Intervention Intake Specialist Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Crisis Intervention Intake Specialist Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services Inc – 3.0 Pinellas Park, FL Job Details Full-time $21 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Writing skills Bachelor’s degree 1 year Entry level Full Job Description “Crisis Intervention Intake Specialist” (Full-time schedule Tuesday – Saturday 4pm to 12am)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the diagnostic evaluation through Biopsychosocial assessments and disposition of adult and juvenile consumers seeking mental health services. Responds to the Suicide Prevention Hotline and provides crisis intervention services, as well as working closely with area hospitals to ensure proper placement for consumers in crisis. Position requires the ability to multi-task and handle potentially unpredictable situations.” Provides crisis prevention and crisis intervention to escalating consumers and other involved parties. Answering 100-200 inbound calls that require crisis intervention. Record financial information, insurance coverage, and caller demographic obeying ethical standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree in behavioral science or psychology. One-year clinical experience. Accepting inbound calls centered about trauma and mental distress.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to hear and see in emergency situations. Capable of reacting with sound judgement in a fast paced environment. Must be physically able to push, pull and carry a minimum of 25lbs. Must be able to pass NAPPI training and safely be able to physically handle potentially aggressive situations. Exposure to clients and emergency program conditions; possible violent or verbally abusive situations. Possible heavy workloads under high stress. Potential for irregular hours.

LOCATIONS

: 11254 58th street North Pinellas Park, FL 33782 Veterans encouraged to apply PEMHS, Inc is a drug-free work place that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.” EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP