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New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast, Florida

Behavioral Health Emergency Screeners II Per Diem

PsychiatryIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.

General Summary

We are seeking an Emergency Screener II to provide emergency mental health and substance abuse evaluations, crisis intervention and appropriate dispositions for individuals presenting at the Emergency Evaluation Unit in severe and acute distress.

As a Emergency Screener II, Your Responsibilities Include

Conducts emergency evaluations for new and existing clients presenting for emergency services as assigned by the supervisor.

Emergency evaluations are performed in accordance with the Agency's protocol for conducting emergency evaluations.

  • Completes monthly schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage
  • Provides emergency interventions and appropriate dispositions for assigned clients.

All emergency interventions are documented in writing on the emergency evaluation protocol including, but not limited to, external referral sources contacted and outcome; internal referral sources contacted and outcome; and other intervention modalities utilized, e. g. crisis for the individual and his/her family.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, mental health counseling, psychiatric nursing, complete a course in emergency screening prior to or within three (3) months of assuming emergency screening responsibilities.
  • Must have a valid Florida Driver's License with 6 points or less in the last 5 years.

Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: info.flclearinghouse.com

Key Responsibilities

Conduct emergency mental health and substance abuse evaluations for individuals in acute distress. Provide crisis intervention, determine appropriate dispositions, and document all interventions according to agency protocols.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health evaluationSubstance abuse evaluationClinical documentationReferral managementPsychiatric assessmentCase management

Psychiatry Career Context

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Work-life snapshot

4.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call