Mental Health Assessors (Licensed in the State of Florida) -English/Spanish
- Employer
- Behavioral Support Services
- Location
- Altamonte Springs, FL
- Salary
- Up to $55K per year
- Posted
- Feb 10, 2016
- Closes
- Apr 10, 2016
- Industry
- Healthcare, Professional
- Category
- Healthcare
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
At Behavioral Support Services we provide reliable and quality applied behavior analysis, mental health counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, targeted case management and services for children and adults with challenging behaviors or disabilities to enhance their well-being and improve daily functioning in the home, school, workplace or community environments.
Your specific job duties as a Mental Health Assessor will include:
- Training in treatment of mental health disorders, human growth & development, evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, basic counseling, behavioral management interventions, case management, documentation, pharmacology, abuse regulations, patient rights, special clinical circumstances such as emergencies, suicide & out of control behavior for Bachelor level staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of cultural diversity
- Ability to travel
- Effective problem solving skills
- Good listening skills
- Accurate assessment skills
- Trained and certified in CFARS and FARS
- LICENSED Mental Health therapist for the State of Florida
- Proficient with Microsoft Office/Word
- Masters degree with major in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, health education or related human services.
- All applicants must pass a Level 2 DCF Background Screening, Local Law Check and Drug Screening
Education and Experience:
- A Mental Health Assessor must be Licensed mental Health therapist for the State of Florida with a Masters degree from an accredited university with major in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, health education or related human services.
Job Requirements
- Must be Licensed or registered with the State of Florida as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
- All applicants MUST pass a Level 2 DCF Background screening, Local Law Check and Drug Screening
- Please submit resume with "Mental Health" in the subject line in your email to HR@Bssorlando.com
Job Snapshot
Base Pay Up to $55K
Employment Type Full-Time
Job Type Health Care
Education Masters Degree, Licensed Therapist
Experience Not Specified
Manages Others Not Specified
Relocation No
Industry Healthcare - Health Services
Required Travel Road Warrior