CRF Clinician/Screener
About The Position
The CRF Clinician/Screener provides screening, assessment, and discharge planning for individuals receiving services at the CRF or RC. The clinician assesses mental status, suicidality, homicidality, and self-neglect; gathers collateral information to evaluate risk; and refers individuals to a licensed provider for involuntary assessment when needed. The role also involves conducting individual and family sessions, leading therapeutic group activities for adults and children receiving inpatient services, assisting with emergency screenings, and providing crisis de-escalation support. The clinician helps patients arrange outpatient appointments and connect with community resources, provides information about mental health and substance use diagnoses and treatments, and performs transfer evaluations as needed under Baker Act law. The position requires current documentation that meets internal and external audit standards. The job is located at 1700 Education Ave, Punta Gorda, Florida, and requires less than 10% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field.
- At least one year of experience working with individuals in behavioral health.
- Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and follow agency policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage stressful situations and maintain appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to use a computer and learn the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to pass Level II Background clearance and a drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals in crisis or substance abuse.
Responsibilities
- Make clinical determinations regarding mental status, suicidality, homicidality, and self-neglect.
- Screen, assess, and plan for discharge for people receiving CRF or RC services.
- Conduct individual and/or family sessions and lead group therapeutic activities for adults and children receiving inpatient services.
- Obtain collateral information from people familiar with the client to assess risk.
- Refer individuals to a licensed provider for involuntary assessment as needed.
- Assist patients with arranging outpatient appointments and referrals to external community resources.
- Assist with emergency screenings for services as needed.
- Provide information about mental health and substance use diagnoses and treatments.
- Provide crisis de-escalation assistance to individuals receiving inpatient services.
- Perform transfer evaluations as needed under Baker Act law.
- Complete timely documentation in accordance with internal and external audit standards.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 9% employer contribution for eligible staff.
- Employer-sponsored contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with qualifying plans.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and HRSA loan repayment opportunities.
- Qualified Supervisor to provide clinical supervision for licensure candidates.
- Career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
