Behavioral Health Emergency Screeners II Per Diem

Job description

Description New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community. GENERAL SUMMARY: We are seeking an Emergency Screener II to provide emergency mental health and substance abuse evaluations, crisis intervention and appropriate dispositions for individuals presenting at the Emergency Evaluation Unit in severe and acute distress. As a Emergency Screener II , your responsibilities include: - Conducts emergency evaluations for new and existing clients presenting for emergency services as assigned by the supervisor. - Emergency evaluations are performed in accordance with the Agency's protocol for conducting emergency evaluations. - Completes monthly schedules to ensure 24/7 coverag...