Weekend Evenings Mental Health Crisis Evaluator

WEEKEND EVENINGS Crisis Assessor role at Mental Health Resource Center, Inc.

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community, including 24‑hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

The Emergency Services Department serves the child, adolescent, and adult populations. This is an ideal opportunity for an employee who enjoys working in a team atmosphere and is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health care. The Evaluator assesses individuals in psychiatric crisis who may need inpatient treatment by conducting mental health screening evaluations, determining and implementing appropriate dispositions, and providing appropriate referrals to community resources.

The Evaluator assures the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of clinical records.

• Conduct emergency mental health screenings on individuals who enter the facility either voluntarily or through the Baker Act.
• Using Baker Act criteria and DSM‑V standards evaluate and assess any crisis telephone calls and/or walk‑ins to determine the need for services; conduct emergency evaluations and/or arrange/referral for services as indicated.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Coordinate patient transfers to community hospitals.
• Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain pre‑certifications and authorizations for treatment and services.
• Complete required documentation and reporting.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, plus one year of experience working with the chronically mentally ill population.
• Ability to make sound decisions independently on a daily basis, including recognizing emergencies and life‑threatening situations and responding appropriately.
• Strong communication skills to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Outlook, and use of the Internet.

This is a weekend evenings position, every other Saturday and Sunday, 4:00 pm to 12:30 am.

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Sales and Management
• Industries:
  Mental Health Care