Job Title: Clinician: Behavioral Health Intervention Team (BHIT)

Location: Naples, Florida

Company: David Lawrence Centers For Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-Time & Salaried/Exempt Position
~ Target Standard Business Hours, Monday-Friday
~ Local travel required to meet Client needs

Salary: $55,000-$75,000 (depending on Credential level, experience and language skills)

Hiring Incentives: Sign on Bonus, PTO W/In 90 days, Full Benefits W/401k, Professional Development & Tuition Programs, Licensure Supervision; Registered Interns Highly Encouraged To Apply!

Job Summary: BHIT provides a unique set of resources to those in need of real-world crisis intervention and prevention assistance. This is a UNIQUE multidisciplinary team that works closely with Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)!

Key Responsibilities:

- Working in a community setting alongside a CCSO Deputy.

- Providing short-term intervention and prevention strategies for stabilization.

- Completing crisis assessments as well as referring/linking services.

- Resource coordination for short-term stabilization goals.

- Conducting evaluations to determine need for professional initiation of involuntary examinations according to Florida Statute 394 (Baker Act).

- Cultivating an environment with a spirit of teamwork where all contributions matter equally.

Qualifications:

- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science or a related field = Required

- Licensed OR Actively working towards FL Clinical Licensure (LMHC or LCSW) = Required (Supervision Available Through DLC!)

- 2+ years of experience in the behavioral health field = Required

- Knowledge of Baker Act policies and procedures = Preferred, But Not Required

- Current FL Driver's License with clean driving record = Required

- Spanish Bilingual = Preferred, But Not Required

- Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Strongly Preferred

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

Physical Requirements: This position requires a mix of physical activities throughout the workday. Duties involve periods of standing, sitting, and walking, often across various areas of the site. The role also includes tasks that may require bending, reaching, and other physical movements. Candidates must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. A reasonable level of physical stamina and mobility is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.