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David Lawrence Mental Health Center
Mobile Crisis 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
Job Description
Job Title:
Clinician:
Mobile Response Team (MRT)•Master's Level Location:
Naples, Florida Company:
David Lawrence Centers For Behavioral Health Job Type:
Full-Time & Salaried/Exempt ~ Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM during Training Period ~ Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday, 10PM-8AM, afterTraining Period Salary:
Starting at $60,000 (Ultimate Compensation based on experience, education, language skills and potential impact)Hiring Incentives:
New Hire Incentive Bonus, Immediate PTO Accrual, Full Benefits W/401k, Professional Development & Tuition Programs, Wellness Programs & EAP, Licensure & Certification Assistance.Job Summary:
Our innovative Mobile Crisis Response Team at DLC rapidly responds 24/7 to requests for crisis interventions in the community. Referral sources include health care providers, family members, self-referral, law enforcement, and other community members. This is a fast-paced environment where Clinicians work collaboratively with Psychiatrists, Nurses, and MRT Client Care Specialists to meet the needs of Clients and families via a multi-disciplinary team approach.Key Responsibilities:
- Responding to crisis situations, conducting risk assessments, triage duties and completing safety planning with individuals in crisis.
- Performing a range of clinical services related to the assessment/care/treatment of individuals experiencing crises, in the school, home, and community.
- Local travel including to/from: ~ Multiple service sites, to the homes, or residences or persons served, and within the community. ~ Homes and residences ~ Additional community locations
- Providing comprehensive crisis intervention counseling services.
- Connecting individuals who need a more intensive level of Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder services to the appropriate resources within DLC and the community.
- Other duties as assigned by the
ESAC/MRT
Associate Director.Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Health Care Administration or related field = Required
- At least 2 years of experience in related environment (mental health, group homes, prison, detention centers, etc.) = Required
- Current and clear Florida Driver's License = Required
- Demonstrated expertise in the following = Required ~ Working with and relating to a diversity of diverse cultural/social/economic backgrounds ~ Program implementation skills ~ Competency in age-related or specialty issues/developmental needs ~ Assessment, diagnosis and treatment regarding severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders
- Ability to effectively utilize available resources to ensure a comprehensive, holistic and integrated treatment approach that supports evidence-based practices = Required
- Well-founded clinical and risk management skills = Required
- Flexibility, accessibility, working after hours, including some weekends, to ensure accountability and integrity = Required
- Exceptional skills in organization (time and information) and communication (written and verbal) = Required
- Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Strongly Preferred
- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required
- Ability to pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting (General Information can be found HERE ), Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check =