Triage Clinician (Bachelor Level): Emergency Services Clinician

Benefits

Job Description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment, Triage & Crisis Intervention:
  • Perform triage services and conduct psychiatric/clinical psychosocial assessments and diagnoses to collect data, determine client needs, and evaluate placement appropriateness under Florida's Baker Act Law.
  • Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and community resource support to adults, children, and families in crisis.
  • Provide crisis support via telephone and the National Suicide Hotline.
  • Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for DLC's inpatient Detox Program.
  • Develop and evaluate individualized client treatment plans.
• Admissions, Discharges & Care Coordination:
  • Process program admissions and transfers in collaboration with local law enforcement, hospitals, and regional agencies.
  • Facilitate timely, thoughtful, and accurate discharges and assist with inpatient discharge planning and post-discharge appointment scheduling.
  • Transport clients in a safe and efficient manner as needed.
  • Complete insurance authorizations for clients admitted to ESAC, Crisis Stabilization Units, and the Detox Program when required.
  • Work closely with DLC Providers, Nurses, Clinicians, Behavioral Health Technicians, Support Staff, and external community partners.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Credentials:
  • Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Psychiatric Nursing, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field required.
  • Active, clear Florida Driver's License required.
• Experience & Technical Skills:
  • 1 year of experience in a Mental Healthcare or Behavioral Healthcare setting preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder treatment principles and techniques required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience strongly preferred.
• Competencies & Background Clearance:
  • Ability to thrive and maintain accurate efficiency in a demanding, fast-paced, and emergent environment.
  • Strong multi-disciplinary team collaboration and interpersonal skills across diverse client and co-worker populations.
  • Must stay compliant on all mandatory training and immunizations.
  • Must pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting, background check, drug screening, and local criminal check.

Physical Requirements

• Requires a combination of physical activities throughout the workday, including standing, sitting, and walking across various areas of the site.
• Involves bending, reaching, and other physical movements.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires a reasonable level of physical stamina and mobility to perform essential functions.