Job Description
Benefits/Perks
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 Mental Health Court Specialist works closely to ensure overall coordination of the interdisciplinary treatment of individuals participating in Duval County Mental Health Court. Close communication and collaboration will be maintained with the Mental Health Court Judge, Court staff, and treatment team with the goal of assisting individuals to reduce or eliminate incarceration and enhance independence, autonomy and quality of life.
Job Description
Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 403b
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
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 Mental Health Court Specialist works closely to ensure overall coordination of the interdisciplinary treatment of individuals participating in Duval County Mental Health Court. Close communication and collaboration will be maintained with the Mental Health Court Judge, Court staff, and treatment team with the goal of assisting individuals to reduce or eliminate incarceration and enhance independence, autonomy and quality of life.
Job Description
- Completes screenings to determine eligibility for Mental Health Court. This includes gathering treatment history, communicating with attorneys, and direct face-to-face screening interviews with potential participants.
- Collects and records participant historical data on prior hospitalizations and incarcerations for the baseline period prior to entering Mental Health Court.
- Facilitates assessments of participants entering Mental Health Court and provides recommendations to the treatment team on needed level of care.
- Works with the Mental Health Court treatment team to establish a recommended treatment plan based on individual needs of each Mental Health Court participant.
- Compiles information on participant compliance with conditions of Mental Health Court participation and assures it is accurately communicated to and considered in team progress staffing, including preparation of case compliance and progress summaries for court status hearings.
- Attends and facilitates weekly Mental Health Court staffing and court hearings.
- Schedules and provides support to regular Mental Health Court team meetings to ensure continuity of services and supports, and to ensure the efficient operations of the Mental Health Court.
- Coordinates efforts to identify community resources and organizes efforts to provide a full continuum of needed services including mental health, substance abuse treatment, vocational services, housing options, healthcare, family services, community supports and ongoing recovery support services.
- Provides individual and group intervention services.
- Monitors treatment services provided to Mental Health Court participants and meets regularly with Mental Health Court treatment providers both within and outside the MHRC provider network to review services provided and progress in meeting Mental Health Court requirements.
- Assures the accuracy, completeness and confidentiality of clinical records.
- In order to be considered, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or a related Human Services field from an accredited university or college (a related Human Services field is defined as one in which 30 hours of course work includes the study of human behavior and development) required.
- One year experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, or criminal justice system.
- Each member of the Mental Health Court team must meet MHRC/RBHS vehicle driver requirements, to include a valid Florida Driver's License, automobile insurance coverage equaling $200,000 and no more than eight points on their license for any combination of violations.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in the MHRC Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Information System demonstrated within three months of employment.
- Proficiency of Microsoft Office Programs and the use of the Internet.
- Each employee contributes to the completeness and confidentiality of clinical records by ensuring documentation, paperwork and system entries meet internal and external guidelines for content, accuracy and timeliness.
Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Jacksonville, FL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | http://www.mhrcflorida.com/home.html |
About Company
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.
Skills
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