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Inpatient Social Services Specialist

Mental Health Resource Center

Jacksonville, Florida

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Calendar Management, Case Management, Child and Youth Services, Community and Social Services, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Life Insurance, Medicaid, Medications, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Nonprofit, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Records Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Shipping/Receiving, Social Work, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Jacksonville, Florida
POSTED
2 days ago
Benefits/Perks
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 403b
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
Company Overview
Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary
The Social Services Specialist Ensures quality programming and provision of structured recreational and socialization activities.  Designs groups, activities and events of an educational, therapeutic and social nature to improve the skills of individuals receiving Crisis Stabilization services. Also, assesses needs and interest of Crisis Stabilization (CSU) and/or Children’s Crisis Stabilization (CCSU) patients to develop resources, make arrangements and implement plans that will assist the patient in their recovery and post-discharge environment. 

The crisis stabilization units provide emergency psychiatric services. Most patients are admitted involuntarily to the facility via the Baker Act, the mental health act of Florida.  The normal length of stay on the unit for patients is typically 3-5 days. Due to the types of services provided, crisis stabilization units are a fast paced working environment and present employees with challenging and rewarding opportunities. Employees work together and support one another in a friendly, team oriented atmosphere.

Responsibilities 
  • Plans, schedules and conducts therapeutic educational groups on variety of population specific topics.
  • Manages and administers the token economy program. Reviews recommendations periodically.
  • Orders and maintains activity supplies for groups and programming via the purchasing department or obtaining goods in person
  • Assists primary clinician in directing individuals in obtaining goals established within the treatment plan
  • Performs daily documentation reflecting observations of individual’s in group activities. Documentation should include the following: level of participation, interaction, socialization and recreational skills.
  • Completes initial and ongoing assessments of the patient and his/her post discharge environment.
  • Serves as a member of the Multi Disciplinary Treatment Team in order to develop the Treatment Plan/Discharge Plan and assist the patient in achieving desired goals.
  • Develops resources that are individualized and appropriate to support successful functioning in community/targeted environment.
  • Maintains administrative records. 
  • Assesses and monitors for risk, symptoms of trauma, and indications of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.  Uses appropriate reporting mechanisms.
  • Discharges patients from the Duval County e-portal when patient is discharged from MHRC.
  • Maintains communication with supervisor relative to problems, unusual events as well as successful achievements.
  • Facilitates appropriate transportation for patients upon discharge.  
Qualifications
  • In order to be considered, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field.  Experience with the mental health population preferred.  
  • The Social Services Specialist must be able to manage work assignments, complete tasks in a timely, accurate manner with minimal supervision, and interact therapeutically with patients and their families.
  • Candidates will need a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, email and the use of the Internet.
Position Details
This is a Full Time Days position: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.   

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com




About the Company

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Mental Health Resource Center

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems

RBHS functions as a management services organization, providing centralized administrative, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology and quality improvement services to MHRC.  Through its administrative function, RBHS coordinates the programs and services of MHRC to create an integrated, high quality service delivery system.

Mental Health Resource Center

Founded in Jacksonville in May 1977, Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community.  Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including medication management, case management, counseling, supported housing, psychosocial rehabilitation, two programs for the homeless, a therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, forensic services, in-jail services, and nine Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Naples, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven. 

Since 1989, MHRC’s programs have been fully accredited by The Joint Commission.  Inpatient services are licensed by the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration.  MHRC is a certified agency of United Way of Northeast Florida.      

MHRC accepts and directly bills most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans.  Individuals who do not have health insurance and cannot afford our standard rates may be eligible for a reduced fee, depending on their income and number of household members.  Some MHRC programs are funded in part by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its managing entities, LSF Health Systems, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Central Florida Cares Health System; the federal government; and the City of Jacksonville.

Mission

MHRC helps people improve their well-being and achieve their goals by providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare and social services.

Vision

We view MHRC as a leader in the behavioral health and social services field, and we will continuously strive to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.  Our services will be provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting and in the most cost-effective manner utilizing caring, professional staff.

Values

At MHRC, the core values reflect what is important to our organization.  These values guide our decisions and actions as we provide services, communicate with one another, and develop relationships within the community:

 

Integrity

We believe in ethical conduct, including honesty, fairness, and sound decision-making.

Compassion

We listen to others openly and respectfully, respond with sensitivity and understanding, and work every day to improve the lives of people in need.

Excellence

We continuously improve our communication, knowledge, and skills to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.mhrcflorida.com/home.html

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