Mobile Response Specialist - Day and Evening

Mobile Response Team Palm Beach County Several Positions, Full & Part-Time Come grow with us! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in South East Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated in the nationally designated city of Delray Beach, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities. You can make a positive impact in the community on day 1! Purpose Perform emergency evaluations and provide disposition of individuals requesting Center Services and/or crisis in the community. Responsibilities Provide crisis intervention to individuals located in the community. Assess all individuals requesting emergency services. Respond to crisis situations, conduct risk assessments, and complete safety planning with individuals in crisis. Provide in-home services, therapeutic services with an interview approach. Have the knowledge and ability to interpret Baker and Marchman Acts. Work closely with other team members in the treatment process, ensuring coordination of services to meet client needs and coordinate appropriate discharge planning. Maintain record and/or log of all mobile crisis assessments and community contracts by phone and face-to-face interactions. Qualifications Knowledge and ability to interpret the Baker and Marchman Act, Abuse and confidentiality laws. Must have leadership and organizational skills. Advanced crisis counseling and intervention skills. Advanced counseling and assessments skills. Ability to write assessments in a clear and concise format. Ability to write/compose correspondence, policies, etc. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with staff, clients and families. Ability to work as a team. Basic data PC skills (Microsoft Office Applications). Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree ($22) from an accredited college or university in Social Sciences, Social Work, or related field. (Required) Two (2) years experience in the delivery of crisis behavioral health services. OR Master’s Degree ($27) from an accredited college or university in Social Sciences, Social Work, or related field. Physical Requirements Often required to climb stairs and/or steps. Requires extensive walking, at times. Frequently necessary to get in and out of a vehicle. Additional Must have knowledge of evaluation, assessment and crisis intervention techniques. Proven demonstration of emotional/psychological resilience in trauma/mental health situations. Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred). Valid FL driver’s license. Schedule 8 hour shift on Friday, 16 hours on Saturday and Sunday. Benefits Full-time employees receive a full benefit package including health, dental, and vision. Paid time off is also provided, and a 401(k) plan with employer match is offered. South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. A full background check is required for all staff. We are a drug-free employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr South County Mental Health Center