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Allen's Healthcare

Mental Health Therapist

Tampa, FL · On-site

The Crisis Response Team is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing quality care and ... Provide screening, intakes, and assessment of clients utilizing required instruments and formats ...

The GEO Group

Mental Health Professional

Milton, FL

$85K - $100K/yr

... crisis evaluation and support. Primary Duties and Responsibilities * Conducts mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations and determines appropriate mental health services and treatment ...

The GEO Group

Mental Health Professional

Milton, FL

$85K - $100K/yr

... crisis evaluation and support. Primary Duties and Responsibilities * Conducts mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations and determines appropriate mental health services and treatment ...

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Crisis Hotline Counselor (Bilingual)

Orlando, FL · Hybrid

$22.50/hr

... mental health crises. In this hybrid role, you will provide crisis counseling, suicide intervention, and resource referrals while documenting calls in case management systems. Bilingual in Spanish or ...

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As of May 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for mental health crisis screener in Florida is $45,284.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,100.00 and $49,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Intake and Evaluation Screener - Crisis Stabilization Unit

Intake and Evaluation Screener - Crisis Stabilization Unit

South County Mental Health Center

Belle Glade, FL • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Intake and Evaluation Screener – Crisis Stabilization Unit
Come grow with us! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in Southeast Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated in Palm Beach County, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities.
Job Summary:
The Intake and Evaluation screener is seated in Belle Glade and is a member of the multi-disciplinary team who provides quality care for the clients in the Acute Care units within the inpatient setting. The Intake and Evaluation screener provides Crisis Screening Assessments when needed. He or She works within the Intake unit and Outpatient setting in accordance with Standards of State and Federal Regulations. Complete interviews with clients coming into CSU, completing all paperwork required Provide patient care according to established Policies and Procedures under supervision of Supervisor of Belle Glade Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Assess all individuals requesting emergency services
  • Respond to crisis situations, conduct risk assessments, and complete safety planning with individuals in crisis.
  • Conduct mental health screenings for patients with mental health seeking inpatient services.
  • Conduct mental health screenings for patients with mental health seeking outpatient services.
  • Identify appropriate level of care (LOCUS)
  • Assesses patient's psychosocial, economic, and cultural needs and collaborates with care teams, patients, families, and physicians to develop/ alter plans of care in order to restore and/ or maintain patient mental health status so that the plan of care reflects multidisciplinary evaluation and intervention. The Intake Screener will collaborate with the other treatment team members to develop the plan of care.
  • Completing Risk Assessments including but not limited to PHQ-9, GAD-7, C-SSRS, DAST-10, Stanley Brown
  • Have the knowledge and ability to interpret Baker
  • Ability to write assessments in a clear and concise format
  • Comfortable working in a crisis setting.
  • Ability to manage crisis calls and situations
  • Attend Meetings and Trainings as required for SCMHC 
Job Requirements:
  • Must have prior security, police, or military experience
  • Previous experience in mental health is preferred
  • Must be willing to learn
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, must have proper grammar
  • Experience with Credible a plus
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Team Player
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance.
  • Must be able to utilize equipment such as computers, faxes, copiers, etc.
  • Be able to function in an inbound call center environment.
  • Bilingual a plus (Spanish, Haitian Creole)
Job Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in the behavioral health field (i.e. social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, etc.) or a Bachelor's degree with 30 hours of helping-profession coursework.
  • Must have prior security, police, or military experience
  • A Master’s Degree or higher in the behavioral health field (i.e. social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, etc.), preferred.
Written & Verbal Communication
  • Ability to document accurately.
  • Ability to communicate will with staff.
Functional, Specialized & Technical
  • Ability to organize
  • Ability to perform tasks that are expected of nursing staff
Working Conditions
  • OSHA Classification – Class III
Minimum Education & Experience
  • Bachelors in the Mental Health Field $20
  • Masters in the Mental Health Field $25
Equal Opportunity Employment
South County Mental Health Center, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its hiring process, activities and programs.
American with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in employment due to a disability. Please notify the Human Resource Department at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling 561 637-1003
Job Type: This is a Per Diem position
Schedule: Weekday, Weekend and Evening Hours 
License/Certification: Florida Driver License (Required)
Shift availability: All shifts
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
At SCMHC we offer full-time employees a full benefit package.  Just to name a few of our great benefits, we have health, dental, and vision.  Also, because we know how important our own health is, we offer paid time off, and we will help do our part to set you up for future with a 401k+match.  Couple that with a competitive salary, working with our amazing caring team, you just cannot go wrong.  

Apply now.
Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.

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