Mobile Responder with LCSW or LMHC

Description

Our organization:

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.

Licensed MRT GENERAL SUMMARY

Primarily, to respond MRT calls to schools or other areas assigned by the Team Leader, Program Manager, or Division Director. Calls may be from the community in the four county area (St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee). Purpose of responses shall be to conduct an emergency mental health screening and provide appropriate dispositions for individuals in severe and acute distress. Secondarily, to offer follow-up support through phone calls and/or home visits to individuals who have recently discharged from an inpatient unit.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have LMHC and/or LCSW. 
• Master's Degree in psychology, social work counseling, education, mental health counseling, psychiatric nursing, or be a registered nurse and a current Florida license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or Psychology. Experience working with dual diagnosis patients
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License with 6 points or less in the last 5 years. Must have LMHC, LCSW.