Mobile Responder -Licensed-LMHC, LMFT, LCSW
About The Position
As a Licensed Mobile Responder, your Primarily role is to respond to MRT/211 calls for crisis intervention services in any setting in which a behavioral health crisis is occurring, including at schools, homes, emergency rooms, or other areas as assigned by the Team Leader, Program Manager, or Division Director. MRT calls may originate from the community within the four county area (St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee). Purpose of responses shall be to conduct an emergency mental health screening to determine level of risk and provide appropriate dispositions for individuals in severe and acute distress with a goal of lessening trauma and preventing placement in more restrictive levels of care. Secondarily, to offer follow-up support through phone calls and/or home visits to provide stabilization services after acute intervention. Additional responsibilities include supporting unlicensed staff with assessment of level of risk in individual MRT calls. Initiating involuntary examinations under Baker Act and Marchman Act where appropriate. Providing phone or in-person consultation to unlicensed staff prior to closing a case or making a determination as to level of need and/or outcome of a call. Participation in on-call rotation to ensure availability of 24-hour consultation support for unlicensed staff.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in psychology, social work counseling, mental health counseling
- Current Florida license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or Psychology.
- Experience working with chronic and acute mental illness, behavioral disturbances, emotional dysregulation, and substance use dependency.
- Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License with 6 points or less in the last 5 years.
- Must be able to apply Therapeutic Effective Aggression Management (CPI/CARE) Techniques without limitations.
- Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience in crisis response, de-escalation, and previous work with diverse populations.
Responsibilities
- Respond to MRT/211 calls for crisis intervention services
- Conduct an emergency mental health screening to determine level of risk
- Provide appropriate dispositions for individuals in severe and acute distress with a goal of lessening trauma and preventing placement in more restrictive levels of care
- Offer follow-up support through phone calls and/or home visits to provide stabilization services after acute intervention
- Supporting unlicensed staff with assessment of level of risk in individual MRT calls
- Initiating involuntary examinations under Baker Act and Marchman Act where appropriate
- Providing phone or in-person consultation to unlicensed staff prior to closing a case or making a determination as to level of need and/or outcome of a call
- Participation in on-call rotation to ensure availability of 24-hour consultation support for unlicensed staff
Benefits
- Health Insurance (covers mental health)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance (STD; LTD)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Retirement plan (403b)
- School Loan Forgiveness (must meet federal criteria to qualify for PSLF Program). More information here: https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
