Mental Health Clinican
About The Position
The Mental Health Clinician performs professional-level work within the Police Services Department, providing behavioral health services that include crisis intervention, risk assessment, and case management in coordination with law enforcement personnel and community resources. Work involves responding to individuals experiencing mental health crises, conducting assessments, facilitating referrals for treatment, and providing education and support to individuals and families. The position requires field-based work alongside law enforcement officers, collaboration with internal and external partners, and participation in training and community outreach activities. Work is performed under general supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional standards. Trainee Eligible: Candidate must have Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling AND have obtained the State of Florida Mental Health Counselor Intern license to be hired as a Trainee Mental Health Clinician. Upon successfully meeting the minimum requirements of the Mental Health Clinician classification as outlined below, the Trainee designation would be removed. A Trainee Mental Health Clinician will work under the close supervision and day-to-day direction of the licensed Mental Health Clinician on staff. Compensation for a Trainee Mental Health Clinician will vary.
Requirements
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field.
- Current State of Florida licensure as a Mental Health Counselor or Clinical Social Worker under Florida Statute Chapter 491.
- Possession of a valid State of Florida class “E” driver license.
- Availability for on-call duty 24 hours per day.
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Motor Vehicle Report Check
- Educational Verification
- Credit Check
- Fingerprinting
- Polygraph
- Neighborhood Check
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
- Psychological Examination
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field.
- State of Florida Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern license
Responsibilities
- Provides support and assistance to law enforcement personnel, concerning mental health related issues
- Provides resources and intervention to subjects in crisis
- Conducts risk assessment and referrals for treatment
- Provides support, education and guidance to the referred individual and family
- Manages workload as assigned
- Requires work in the field alongside law enforcement personnel
- Visits community resource facilities in the area
- Provides training and acts as a community liaison
- Performs related tasks as required
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
