The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Master's Level Therapist Functions as a team member within a multi-agency team in the delivery of crisis intervention services. Provides initial screening and necessary triage for immediate response to mental health crisis calls for the purpose of evaluation, lethality/risk assessment and mental status examinations and determines necessary level of care to identified clients. Acts as a resource for local law enforcement agencies and local crisis hotlines. Ability to work in crisis situations and make clinical decisions with minimal direction. Capable of navigating telemedicine when indicated.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in social worker, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy and/or certification in the field of addictions. Demonstrated ability to work independently and utilize sound clinical judgment. Familiar with Florida Baker Act laws.
REQUIREMENTS: Eligibility through a Level II background screening with AHCA and DCF (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to bend, lift a minimum of 30#, stretch, lower and raise self independently from floor. Ability to see and hear in emergency situations. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to travel locally.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday-Friday, 8am-6pm