FACT Mental Health Professional

Job TitleMental Health ProfessionalJob SummaryThe Mental Health Professional provides needed treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals served by the FACT Program to reduce hospitalization, increase community tenure, and to enhance their independence, autonomy and quality of life. The Mental Health Professional also promotes recovery, empowerment, self-determination and decision-making for each FACT participant. The FACT (Forensic Assertive Community Treatment) Program is a multidisciplinary clinical team that provides comprehensive, community-based services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The program is designed to reduce hospitalization, increase community tenure, and enhance independence, autonomy, and quality of life. FACT team members provide a wide range of services, including advocacy, crisis intervention, assessments, treatment planning, case management, medication support, and coordination of care. Additional services include community referrals, symptom education, vocational and educational support, social skills development, and assistance for families and caregivers. Most services are provided in the community, with approximately 15% of time spent in the office. Company vehicles are available; however, team members must also use their personal vehicles as needed and are eligible for mileage reimbursement. The FACT team operates during and outside of standard business hours, including rotating weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities.ResponsibilitiesProvides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services in accordance with the FACT model (based on the PACT model).Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential clinical records.Conducts mental health status assessments.Coordinates referrals to community providers and support services.Assists individuals with activities of daily living, transportation, communication, and social/interpersonal skills.Provides education on mental health symptoms, medications, and recovery.Conducts individual and group therapy sessions on a variety of topicsServes as primary case manager for an assigned caseload, promoting recovery, empowerment, and self-determination.QualificationsMaster's degree in Human Services or a related field required.Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness required.Proficiency in the RBHS/MHRC Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Information System demonstrated within three months of employment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and the use of the Internet.Must meet MHRC/RBHS driver requirements, including a valid Florida driver's license, required insurance coverage, and acceptable driving record.Ability to work in a variety of settings, including homes, offices, hospitals, nursing homes, and secure units.Ability to make sound, independent decisions, including responding to emergencies and high-risk situations.Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with individuals, families, providers, and team members.Position DetailsThis position is a Full Time position (rotating weekends, on-call, and holidays). 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 Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Mental Health Resource Center and Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems. We offer a variety of opportunities in the behavioral health and social services fields. We have locations in Jacksonville and throughout Florida. Employees work together and support one another in a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere that encourages professional growth. We offer an ideal workplace for individuals dedicated to providing care and services that reflect our core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence. Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a nonprofit organization 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 and inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. Outpatient services include medication management, care coordination, case management, intensive case management team services, counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, an adult therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, mental health court, multidisciplinary forensic teams (MFT), jail-based diversion services, a Co-Responder Program with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the Link-to-Life suicide prevention program, and services that assist individuals in obtaining benefits such as Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Medicaid, food stamps, and housing. In addition, UF Health Jacksonville contracts with MHRC to manage the hospital's adult inpatient psychiatric unit. MHRC also operates eight Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven, as well as a FACT Lite program providing Linking, Advocating, Treating, Transitioning, Empowering & Recovery Support (LATTERS) services in Jacksonville. The two FACT teams located in Jacksonville serve residents of Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties. Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center encourage all applicants to take advantage of opportunities for hire, and if internal applicants, transfers, promotions, and advancement, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. RBHS and MHRC are Equal Opportunity Employers and Drug Free Workplaces. Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com