Mental Health Specialist I — Emergency Screener

Job overview

The Mental Health Specialist I — Emergency Screener is an onsite, part-time role in Miami, FL. Pay is $17.36–$24.25 per hour. The position provides care for Homestead and South Dade High Schools and the Crisis Stabilization Unit, including crisis screening assessments at the CSU when needed. The specialist interviews clients, completes assessments and documentation, and coordinates with clinical staff, families, and community resources. The role contributes to appropriate care, discharge planning, and connections to behavioral health and primary care services.

What you'll do

• Interview clients at identified school health suites, the Crisis Stabilization Unit, and detoxification units
• complete required paperwork
• determine eligibility for Baker Act funding
• provide patient care under clinical supervision
• maintain patient information and documentation
• contact families when appropriate
• coordinate with community agencies and resources
• participate in staff meetings, in-services, performance improvement, and discharge planning
• link clients to behavioral health and primary care services when identified through assessment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health specialist i

emergency screener

part-time

miami fl

community health of south florida

crisis screening

crisis stabilization unit

school health

client interviews

discharge planning

cpr certification

$17.36–$24.25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, community mental health, or a related field; one year of mental health experience; current American Heart Association CPR certification; and a valid Florida driver’s license.

About the employer

COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.