Summary
Location
Pinellas Park
Type
full-time
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About this role
Schedule: Full Time (Sunday-Thursday 12a-8am)
Responsible for the diagnostic evaluation through Biopsychosocial assessments and disposition of adult and juvenile consumers seeking mental health services. Responds to the Suicide Prevention Hotline and provides crisis intervention services, as well as working closely with area hospitals to ensure proper placement for consumers in crisis. Position requires the ability to multi-task and handle potentially unpredictable situations.” Provides crisis prevention and crisis intervention to escalating consumers and other involved parties. Answering 100-200 inbound calls that require crisis intervention. Record financial information, insurance coverage, and caller demographic obeying ethical standards.
Education: Bachelor degree in behavioral science or psychology or related field.
Experience: One-year clinical experience.
Knowledge: Accepting inbound calls centered about trauma and mental distress.
Special Requirements: Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to hear and see in emergency situations. Capable of reacting with sound judgement in a fast paced environment. Must be physically able to push, pull and carry a minimum of 25lbs. Must be able to pass NAPPI training and safely be able to physically handle potentially aggressive situations.
LOCATIONS: 11254 58th street north, Pinellas Park 33782
Veterans encouraged to apply
EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP
PEMHS is a drug-free work place that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.
Other facts
About Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services Inc
Personal Enrichment through Mental Health Services (PEMHS) has been committed to providing care in crisis since 1981. Our dedicated staff, and comprehensive range of programs are designed to meet the needs of children, adults and families with the goal of building strong communities. PEMHS is a private, non-profit behavioral health care organization located in Pinellas County, Florida. Programs include a 24-hour suicide hotline, emergency screening and crisis intervention services, inpatient services for adults and children, residential services for children and community based programs. We understand that high quality services are necessary to obtain the best outcome for individuals and families facing behavioral health issues. PEMHS is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families and by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. PEMHS is also certified by the American Association of Suicidology and is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). PEMHS does not and shall not descriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
What you'll do
- The Crisis Intervention Intake Specialist is responsible for conducting diagnostic evaluations and providing crisis intervention services. This includes responding to the Suicide Prevention Hotline and ensuring proper placement for consumers in crisis.
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