Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs

JOB TITLE: CSU Behavioral Health Specialist

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2022

PROGRAM: Crisis Stabilization Unit

REPORTS TO: Inpatient Clinical Supervisor

FACILITY: CSU

CITY: Lakeland

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

CSU Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct clinical services including intake and discharge planning to adults and children in a secure crisis stabilization unit.

General Expectations:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Ability to report to work with good personal hygiene
• Ability to adhere to company and/or program's dress code standards
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and vendors.

Essential Requirements:

• Concisely and correctly complete clinical documentation and related paperwork in a timely and professional manner
• Conduct groups as required by Inpatient Clinical Supervisor
• Provide crisis interventions, including co-occurring disorders
• Conduct treatment planning/discharge planning reviews with CSU clients
• Coordinates clients' care with Physicians/ARNPs and Nursing team for continuity of care
• Provide individual counseling to patients on your case load
• Assist with clinical reviews of seclusion/restraint implementation
• Assist in training clinical personnel
• Act as liaison with other PRC programs and other service providers within the community at large
• Conduct follow-up assessments/contacts
• Assist in development and implementation of day treatment activities and therapeutic groups for CSU clients
• Review Baker Act certificates that come to the CSU
• Conduct risk assessments on CSU clients
• Facilitate a coordinated team approach in working clinically with CSU clients
• Complete intake paperwork to support client assessment and treatment
• Conduct family meeting as needed
• Provide collateral contacts and coordinate with various service providers to provide for continuity of care
• Conduct CSU crisis assessments/interventions which include assessment of co-occurring issues
• Facilitate CSU client discharge process
• Assist with community presentations as needed

Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time.

• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.

Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting.

Ability to show respect to all others.

Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.

Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.

Ability to work at other CSU as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in mental health related area required.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) year experience working in a social service field, preferred. Will consider volunteer experience. Prefer 1-year experience working with individuals with mental illness.

Training:

Must complete the following:

• First Aid
• CPR
• Security Awareness training
• Aggression Control Technique
• Assigned Netsmart training
• On-line Baker Act (Florida Statute on involuntary commitment)

Knowledge and Skills:

Basic crisis assessment and action planning skills

Knowledge of counselor ethics

Ability to work in a professional and ethical manner

Knowledge of Florida Statute Chapter 394 and Florida Administrative Codes 65E-5 and 65E-12

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong leadership ability

Time management skills

Knowledge of various crisis intervention techniques and best practices in emergency mental health

Knowledge of community resources

Safety Equipment

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier, cell phone

Relationship(s)

Supervises: None. However, provides clinical guidance for Team Techs.

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings etc. to another PRC location.

EEO Statement

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.