Mental Health Specialist - First Responder - FHE Health

WHO WE ARE:

FHEHealth (“FHE”) is a dually accredited (CARF and JOINT) licensed behavioral healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for First Responders suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We specialize in addictive disorders, and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders. We employ a team of highly qualified, compassionate individuals who share in the desire to serve this vulnerable population. We provide innovative treatment by treating not just the mind and the behaviors, but by treating the BRAIN itself through our cutting-edge neuro-rehabilitative services.

FHE Health boasts a “Best in Class” state-of-the-art inpatient treatment facilities, outpatient and sober living campus’ that promotes a strong sense of community while also providing patients with ongoing access to our multi-disciplinary team and services. We have been voted as “Top Work Places” eight years in a row. 

What Are We Looking For? 

Mental Health Specialist (MHS) with experience working in behavioral health, addiction/substance abuse treatment facility is required. The Mental Health Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services to mental health patients and is a participating member of the collaborative interdisciplinary treatment team to help assist in the mental health care of the people served.   

This position requires constant observation and documentation of patient behaviors for clinical evaluation.   Mental Health Specialists work under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director. 

This position is full-time (12-hour shift) for both inpatient and outpatient campuses. 

As a full-time Mental Health Specialist - First Responder, you will be offered the following benefit options: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life
• Disability
• 401k
• Personal PTO 
• Vacation Time 
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

• Current CPR Certification or must be obtained
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training or must be obtained 
• Valid Florida Driver’s License 
• Be at least 21 years of age to drive company vehicles, if required
• Certification or associate degree in behavioral health
• Experience working in a mental health institution or psychiatric facility

Essential Job Functions include: 

• Assists the nursing staff in the responsibility for day-to-day processing of new admissions in triage in a timely and efficient manner.
• Serves as a support for patients entering treatment in the facility.
• Observes all patient activity, maintains a visible presence on the patients in and outside the campus, and circulates throughout the treatment center’s facility.
• Assists patient’s daily activities and ADL’s, as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between patients and treatment team, documenting pertinent observations to support treatment team and assist the patient.
• Recognizes and responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions.
• Supervises patients while they are unpacking/packing
• Maintains orderly conduct of patients, ensuring the safety of all patients.
• Conducts searches of patient property and removes all contraband.
• Observes urinalysis exams.
• Transport patients to and from the emergency room and/or doctor’s appointments when necessary using company vehicle.