Job description
BENEFITS:
Position Summary: The Mobile Response Team (MRT) is available to provide on-site or mobile assessments and referrals for further treatment to any individual experiencing a mental health or substance abuse problem, or both. MRT services communities within Sarasota County. Services are provided to adults in various community settings rooms within the catchment area. Our staff assess clients for critical symptoms and work with the client to coordinate their next phase of treatment. MRT uses a strength-based and person-centered approach when intervening in crisis situations to ensure that clients are provided individualized care and support. All bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
Special Skills: Clinicians thoroughly assess issues of suicide, homicide, inability to care or self and impairment in judgment. Once an assessment is completed Clinicians work with the individual and his/her supports, both formal and informal, to coordinate the next phase of treatment.
FIRST STEP COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates Dependability:
First Step of Sarasota, Inc. (FSOS) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and clients. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. FSOS also conducts pre-employment drug screening (to include medical marijuana) as a Drug Free Workplace pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Program under Florida's Workers' Compensation Law.
- 21 days paid time off (PTO) per year
- 3 mental health days per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- health, dental, vision, life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- student loan forgiveness plan eligibility
- growth opportunities
Position Summary: The Mobile Response Team (MRT) is available to provide on-site or mobile assessments and referrals for further treatment to any individual experiencing a mental health or substance abuse problem, or both. MRT services communities within Sarasota County. Services are provided to adults in various community settings rooms within the catchment area. Our staff assess clients for critical symptoms and work with the client to coordinate their next phase of treatment. MRT uses a strength-based and person-centered approach when intervening in crisis situations to ensure that clients are provided individualized care and support. All bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a clinical course of study (social work, psychology, counseling or related field).
- Licensed or license eligible highly preferred and required in some instances, such as LCSW, LICSW, LMHC.
- 1-2 years of experience preferred working in a fast-paced medical clinic, trauma, or residential setting and/or providing medical services to homeless individuals either in clinic or community-based settings is preferred.
- Current valid US-issued driver’s license and ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work related purposes, including travel between work sites.
Special Skills: Clinicians thoroughly assess issues of suicide, homicide, inability to care or self and impairment in judgment. Once an assessment is completed Clinicians work with the individual and his/her supports, both formal and informal, to coordinate the next phase of treatment.
FIRST STEP COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates Dependability:
- Arrives to work on time according to FSOS policy
- Uses leave time according to FSOS policy
- Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines
- Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues
- Works different shifts when necessary
- Recommends program changes and improvements
- Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals
- Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees
- Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor
- Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients
- Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect client’s privacy at all times by following FSOS State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations
- Adheres to FSOS Code of Ethics at all times
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws, and regulations under which First Step operates
First Step of Sarasota, Inc. (FSOS) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and clients. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. FSOS also conducts pre-employment drug screening (to include medical marijuana) as a Drug Free Workplace pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Program under Florida's Workers' Compensation Law.
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