Crisis Counselor | Emergency Room | PRN | Variable

Responsibilities: The Crisis Counselor provides direct support to patients: evaluation and assessment of LOC (Level of Care) needs, treatment planning, crisis intervention, individual therapy, discharge planning, and community referrals. Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of employment.

Overview:

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

The Crisis Counselor provides direct support to patients: evaluation and assessment of LOC (Level of Care) needs, 
treatment planning, crisis intervention, individual therapy, discharge planning, and community referrals. Works with 
professional team of behavioral health staff to provide excellent care and customer service to patients served.

Schedule

FTE: 0.10 (PRN)

Hours: Variable

Days: Variable

Location: St. Augustine, FL

Qualifications:

Education/Training

Required:Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health/Mental Health Counseling or Marriage & Family Therapy

Experience

Required: 0 - 1 year Social Work/Counseling

Preferred: Mental Health Care experience, experience facilitating therapeutic groups, individual therapies, and recreational 
activities, crisis intervention.

Licenses/Registration

Required: Florida license in Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling
or Florida license in Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern or Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern 

Certification

Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of employment.
• WELLE Certification. WELLE training (Non-Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention) within 90-days of employment; annual re-certification will be required thereafter.

Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening for this position:  https://info.flclearinghouse.com/