Mental Health Specialist (Detox)

Broward County • Ft. Lauderdale, FL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) provides comprehensive services for adults affected by substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Mental Health Specialist directly supports clients by maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, assisting with daily program activities, monitoring client behavior, and delivering supportive interventions that promote recovery and stabilization. The role includes accurate documentation, crisis response, and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff to provide consistent, client-centered care.

This is an onsite evening-shift position scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., five days per week, including every other weekend. Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and the schedule may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• One year of experience working with the substance abuse or mental health population while providing support services.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) or similar certification through the Florida Certification Board.
• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) certification or another applicable Florida Certification Board certification.
• Evidence-based practice certification as a trainer in Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) and/or Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Creole.
• Associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in human services or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patient safety checks; monitor and document client behavior; perform room and personal belonging searches; and promptly report concerns.
• Assist with patient intake, triage, admission, orientation, and discharge, including verifying information, explaining program expectations, preparing documentation, and coordinating schedules.
• Check and record vital signs; assist with medication-compliance monitoring; and perform urine drug screens, pregnancy tests, and other assessments as directed by medical staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic health records and prepare required reports using computer-based systems.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate educational and therapeutic groups, monitor dining areas, support patients during daily program routines, and perform supervised case management activities as assigned.
• Provide supportive interventions, assist with activities of daily living and skill-building, encourage participation in treatment activities, and help patients build formal and informal support networks.
• Accompany patients to hospitals, appointments, and therapeutic recreation activities, and support community participation and integration.
• Participate in team treatment planning, interdisciplinary staff meetings, shift reports, and required training sessions.
• Model self-advocacy, adaptive communication, professional integrity, mutual respect, and organizational values in all interactions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays each year.
• Two weeks of paid vacation (PTO) per year.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 annually.
• Up to 40 hours of job-basis leave for eligible positions.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health benefits, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with a county-funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 annually and a Consumer Driven Health Plan.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension or Investment Plan.
• 457 Deferred Compensation, with the County matching up to $2,000 per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed