Psychiatric Assistant

20 hours ago

Melbourne, Florida, United States Legacy Behavioral Health Center Full time

Legacy Behavioral Health Center, Inc. is a community mental health center that has been serving residents of Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties since 2005. We are committed to improving the quality of life and level of performance of emotionally and behaviorally challenged infants, children, adolescents, families and adults through an array of evidence based and diverse services.

We are currently seeking a Psychiatric Assistant * In Person Position *

The psychiatric assistant will play a crucial role as part of the multidisciplinary team in the psychiatric

department by supporting the delivery of mental health services to the patients and their families. The Psychiatric

Assistant will provide Psychiatric Support Services (PSS) by assisting with the treatment process by streamlining

incoming and outgoing referrals and triage referrals by appropriately matching clients with specialty providers for

optimal patient care and service delivery. The Psychiatric Assistant will also assist in completing assessments,

documentation, and maintaining compliance with standards of care and ensuring regulatory standards are

maintained. The Psychiatric Assistant is instrumental in maintaining the smooth operation of our patient care

by ensuring that patients receive timely and effective treatment and providing support services to Psychiatrists and

other Mental Health Practitioners allowing them to focus more on patient care.

PROCESSING DUTIES

Referral Triage & Coordination

  • Review and prioritize incoming referrals based on urgency and clinical information.
  • Ensure patients are directed to the appropriate provider or service and receive timely communication regarding their care options (in-person or telehealth).
  • Confirm all required documentation is complete and follow up on missing information, including court documents when applicable.
  • Coordinate appointment details with internal programs and provide updates to all parties involved.

Collaboration & Reporting

  • Partner with the Office Manager during bi-weekly case staffings to review cases, support compliance, and ensure accurate documentation.
  • Assist with staff training, maintain internal referral logs, and identify unserved clients.
  • Follow up with patients facing barriers to care, non-compliance, or repeated hospitalizations.
  • Coordinate with the Front Office and clinical teams regarding transitions, referrals, and discharges.
  • Communicate as needed with external partners such as insurance companies and community resources.

Patient Care Support & Monitoring

  • Monitor patient mental health status and relay changes to the supervising psychiatrist or mental health practitioner.
  • Assist with treatment planning, quarterly or semi-annual assessments, and updating documents in the EMR and Carisk systems.
  • Complete functional assessments (CFARS/FARS, LOCUS/CLOCUS) according to required schedules.
  • Support discharge planning by documenting plans, coordinating resources, and assisting with patient education.
  • Document non-compliance, provide appropriate counseling, and follow procedures for collaborative or non-compliance discharges.

Detailed description will be provided during interview.

This is a Full-Time position.

Pay- $15.00 Hourly

Skills/ Requirements:

  • Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have the ability to think creatively, objectively, and present ideas in an effective way.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal redirection on projects, contribute, and collaborate as a strong
  • team member.
  • Be Teachable, Mature, responsible, and ethical
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office productivity tools.

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years direct care in mental health field - recommended
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health – preferred
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) – required

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