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SalusCare, Inc

Assessment Clinician

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$33,519 / year median in Florida

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Assessment Clinician SalusCare, Inc - 3.3 Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time $20.50 - $24.61 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Record keeping Electronic health records (EHR) management Mental health facility experience Computer skills Managing patient records Full Job Description What you will do. Serve as the initial contact for individuals entering the Centralized Receiving Facility. Complete mental health assessments of individuals presenting to the CRF. Manage the CRF intake process by securing service consent, documentation, and preparing financial forms Maintains high standards of accuracy and completeness across all required clinical and administrative records. Why SalusCare? Established non profit serving Southwest Florida Mission-driven, community based organization Opportunity to influence program growth and development Competitive salary
Health Benefits Generous PTO Preferred Skills:
Crisis Intervention De-Escalation techniques Documentation Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & Substance Abuse)
Additional Requirements:
Successful pre-employment medical screening (drug test & TB) Level 2 Background Screening (DCF & AHCA) Completion of one week orientation Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college of university in social work, psychology, counseling or related field and (1) year of experience proving direct care services in a behavioral health setting. OR Master's degree in a human services field; experience providing direct care in a behavioral health setting is preferred. Must be able to attain competency with electronic health record and use it effectively within required timeframes.