Masters Level Clinician-- Rapid Response Services On-Call Weekends As a Masters Level Clinician on the Rapid Response Team you will respond to 988 intervention calls to assess and evaluate the adult in need of immediate services and develop a comprehensive client action plan based on the initial assessment. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treatment planning activities. This is a full-time On-call/in person position and includes the following responsibilities: Answers 988 calls professionally, providing therapeutic insight, immediate de-escalation and continued stabilization assistance as needed, while ensuring the adult's dignity is maintained and her or his best interests are accommodated. Responds to in person intervention calls in a timely manner in the St. John's community within one hour to assess and evaluate the adult in need of immediate mental health and/or substance use services as needed. Develops and implements a comprehensive client action plan based on the initial assessment and evaluation of the adult, explicitly evaluating the risk of immediate danger. Involves client and family in treatment planning and decision making as appropriate. Works collaboratively with a variety of community resource providers, including local detoxification units, crisis stabilization units, law enforcement agencies, and local hospital systems. Ensures appropriate follow-up care is initiated and delivered to the client through collaboration with the Care Coordinator on the Rapid Response Team, and/or via phone with the family members. Provides basic training on adult behavioral health issues, crisis prevention and verbal de-escalation techniques, as well as Baker Act/Marchman Act criteria and procedures to interested community stakeholders, family members, and other providers of adult services. As a member of the Rapid Response Team, receives crisis response phone calls after regular business hours Friday through Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 am and will be required to arrive to provided location within one hour of receiving the call. Must be able to maintain a good communication and working system with Rapid Response team in order to continue to assist clients beyond the weekend.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy disciplines, or Psychology. Minimum of two (2) years' experience in providing therapeutic mental health and/or substance use services to adults. Experience in effective assessment, de-escalation strategies, and the clinical and behavioral management of adults. Must be located within 30 minutes of St Augustine Reliable transportation and current valid driver's license in the State of Florida • Successful completion of Level 2 background screen and drug screen. Professional References Transcripts from each higher education institution Copy of each License and/or certification received Come join our team at EPIC Behavioral Healthcare located in St. Johns and Flagler Counties in NE Florida! At EPIC, we are dedicated to expanding substance use and mental health services to improve our communities' access to industry-leading behavioral health care. We are growing our company to meet that need and seeking individuals to help us. Our system of care includes outpatient substance use and mental health treatment, inpatient and community recovery support services, and prevention and wellness programs. Our promise to our team is to offer competitive compensation, generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with company match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, and employee-centric activities. Help us to meet our mission to strengthen our community by providing person-centered care to individuals and families impacted by substance use and mental health disorders and other behaviors through a comprehensive system of Education, Prevention, Intervention, and Counseling. EPIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPIC Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. This employer participates in E-Verify. EPIC Behavioral Healthcare is a Drugfree Workplace.

Job Type:

Full-time Salary:

$ 55-57,000/ per year

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person