David Lawrence Centers is headquartered in Naples, Florida, DLC is a respected leader in the behavioral health field, providing comprehensive and innovative mental health and substance use treatment services.

Our Emergency Services Assessment Center (ESAC) provides elevated and modern Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder services. We are looking to select clinically-strong but compassionately-focused professionals with relevant experience in intake-based assessment and triage.

POSITION DETAILS:

- Conducting psychiatric/clinical triage for Clients with mental health or substance use disorder issues; some with severe and persistent co-occurring disorders.

- Crisis interventions with adults, families, and children.

- Completing comprehensive psycho-social assessments with adults and children.

- Facilitating timely, thoughtful and accurate discharges for clients who have been admitted to the Emergency Services Assessment Center.

- Completing comprehensive psycho-social assessments for DLC's inpatient Detox Program.

- Developing and evaluating individualized Client treatment plans.

- Assisting Access Center when needed with triages and assessments.

- Completing insurance authorization for Clients admitted to Emergency Services Assessment Center, Crisis stabilization Units and Detox Program.

- Providing crisis support via telephone and the National Suicide Hotline.

- Cross-training with other DLC professionals to deliver seamless Client care.

- Working closely with DLC Providers, Nurses, other Clinicians, Behavioral Health Technicians, Support Staff and external community partners.

TO JOIN OUR ELITE ESAC TEAM:

- Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Psychiatric Nursing, Rehabilitation Counseling or other relevant field = Preferred

- 1 years of experience in Mental Healthcare/Behavioral Healthcare setting = Preferred

Bachelor's degree with 2 or more years' experience working in an Emergency Services or Crisis Stabilization setting completing triage/assessments may substitute for Master's degree. = Required

- Knowledge of Mental Health/ Substance Use Disorder/ treatment principles and techniques = Required

- Ability to assist with inpatient discharge planning and post discharge appointments = Required

- Strong capabilities in multi-disciplinary team collaboration = Required

- Accurate efficiency in a demanding and fast-paced environment = Required

- Ability to relate to a diverse group of Clients and co-workers = Required

- Adaptability to varying and emergent work conditions = Required

- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office 365/Teams = Required

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass a Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprint Screening and Drug Test = Required

LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION:

Full-Time Salaried/Exempt Position (4 x 10-Hour Shifts)
~ Sunday-Wednesday, 10PM-8AM

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

DLC is a symbol of hope for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly residing in Southwest Florida who struggle with mental health and substance use challenges.

Through DLC's work, lives are saved, families are kept together, children succeed, homelessness is reduced, quality of life is returned, and dignity is restored to those in need.

Together we can inspire and create an environment that empowers people towards transformative wellness to achieve what is possible!

If you are interested in making a commitment to providing exceptionally compassionate care and making a powerful difference in the lives of our clients and their families, you may contact Recruiter Angie Wester at angiez@dlcenters.org.