Mobile Responder -Bachelor's, Master's and Licensed Positions! *Bilingual a Plus!
Company: New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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. As a Mobile Responder, your Primarily
role is to respond to MRT/211 calls for crisis intervention
services in any setting in which a behavioral health crisis is
occurring, including at schools, homes, emergency rooms, or other
areas as assigned by the Team Leader, Program Manager, or Division
Director. MRT calls may originate from the community within the
four county area (St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee).
Purpose of responses shall be to conduct an emergency mental health
screening to determine level of risk and provide appropriate
dispositions for individuals in severe and acute distress with a
goal of lessening trauma and preventing placement in more
restrictive levels of care. Secondarily, to offer follow-up support
through phone calls and/or home visits to provide stabilization
services after acute intervention. Additional responsibilities
include supporting unlicensed staff with assessment of level of
risk in individual MRT calls. Initiating involuntary examinations
under Baker Act and Marchman Act where appropriate. Providing phone
or in-person consultation to unlicensed staff prior to closing a
case or making a determination as to level of need and/or outcome
of a call. Participation in on-call rotation to ensure availability
of 24-hour consultation support for unlicensed staff. We are
currently hiring for Evening Shift, Bilingual English/Spanish a
Plus! Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive
pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training. Health Insurance
(covers mental health) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability
Insurance (STD; LTD) Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave
Paid Training Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Retirement
plan (403b) Requirements: New Horizons will need you to have the
following qualifications: Bachelor's OR Master's Degree in
psychology, social work counseling, mental health counseling
Current Florida license in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling,
Marriage and Family Counseling, or Psychology to qualify for
Licensed Responder Position* Experience working with chronic and
acute mental illness, behavioral disturbances, emotional
dysregulation, and substance use dependency. Preferred experience
in crisis response, de-escalation, and previous work with diverse
populations. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License with 6
points or less in the last 5 years. Must be able to apply
Therapeutic Effective Aggression Management (CPI/CARE) Techniques
without limitations. Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and
AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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