Inpatient Kids Social Services Specialist

Mental Health Resource Center•Jacksonville, FL

20d

About The Position

The Social Services Specialist ensures quality programming and provides structured recreational and socialization activities for patients receiving Crisis Stabilization services. The role designs educational, therapeutic, and social groups, activities, and events intended to improve patients’ skills. The specialist also assesses the needs and interests of Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and/or Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU) patients, develops resources, makes arrangements, and implements plans to support recovery and the post-discharge environment. Crisis stabilization units provide emergency psychiatric services, and most patients are admitted involuntarily under Florida’s Baker Act. Typical stays are 3–5 days. The units are fast-paced and team-oriented, offering challenging and rewarding work. This is a full-time days position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
Ability to manage work assignments and complete tasks accurately and on time with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact therapeutically with patients and their families.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, email, and internet use.
Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the mental health population.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and conduct therapeutic educational groups on a variety of population-specific topics.
Manage and administer the token economy program and periodically review recommendations.
Order and maintain activity supplies for groups and programming through the purchasing department or by obtaining goods in person.
Assist the primary clinician in directing individuals toward goals established in the treatment plan.
Complete daily documentation of observations during group activities, including participation, interaction, socialization, and recreational skills.
Complete initial and ongoing assessments of patients and their post-discharge environments.
Serve on the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment and discharge plans and help patients achieve desired goals.
Develop individualized resources to support successful functioning in the community or targeted environment.
Maintain administrative records.
Assess and monitor risk, trauma symptoms, and indications of abuse, neglect, or abandonment, using appropriate reporting mechanisms.
Discharge patients from the Duval County e-portal when they leave MHRC.
Communicate with the supervisor about problems, unusual events, and successful achievements.
Facilitate appropriate transportation for patients upon discharge.