Suncoast Center, Inc.
Caring Support Assistant
Suncoast Center, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33739
Suncoast Center, a leader in quality behavioral health services, is seeking a compassionate, dedicated individual to join our team of caring professionals as our Clinical Training Specialist. Since 1944 Suncoast Center has provided emotional wellness, trauma services, and child advocacy to individuals and families.
Our employees thrive in a supportive, family team-based environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority. Employees have access to cutting edge resources and training materials. We offer a competitive salary and health & welfare benefit package along with the opportunity for remote work with some positions. We offer a generous PTO policy with up to 20 days off within your initial first year and employer match on a 403(b) Plan.
Job Duties
Contact clients and their families between sessions to ensure ongoing engagement and that their needs are being met.
Coordinate and schedule with providers when additional therapeutic contact is needed.
Write and send personal hand‑written note cards expressing care and concern for clients and families.
Document all contacts and attempts to contact in the electronic medical record.
Gather and collect feedback from the client regarding service satisfaction.
Be familiar with the use of an Electronic Health Record and can navigate through required documents for identifying those that need completing or updating.
Update client paperwork (electronic and other) as needed.
Provide education to clients and families regarding the use of the Medication Line, and assist with the coordination of medication line communication with providers.
Coordinate with primary provider to ensure excellent communication.
Report all risks to supervisor.
Meet regularly with program manager to review cases and job performance.
Accomplish individual goals.
Core Competencies
The ability to function and operate as a team player, showing dignity and respect for all.
The ability to comply with all equal employment opportunity and ethical standards and regulations.
The ability to take direction in a respectful and productive manner from supervisors and managers.
The ability to work, as scheduled, in a timely fashion, and with an attitude oriented to service.
The ability to have cordial and professional relationships both within the organization and with vendors, clients and third parties.
If appropriate, the ability to produce all appropriate paperwork and reports consistent with contractual, state or federal standard, and to prepare and submit such paperwork on a timely basis.
The ability to understand and comply with Suncoast Center, Inc. policies and procedures.
The ability to render compassionate care and equal commitment to serve clients in need of healthcare assistance.
Minimum Qualifications Experience working in a medical practice or behavioral health setting preferred. Experience in client contact. Demonstrates the ability to clearly express compassion, empathy, and flexibility. Demonstrates a non‑judgmental attitude, a positive disposition and hope regardless of customer’s state of mind. Displays excellent customer service and telephone skills. Demonstrates good writing skills.
Education High School Diploma/GED required.
Experience Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve computer and telephonic access issues with others.
Additional Requirements Must be 21 years of age.
Negative drug screening prior to hire and throughout employment.
Clear criminal background check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF, and must have valid Florida Driver’s License, Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance.
Valid FL license, vehicle, valid FL registration and FL vehicle insurance with acceptable level of coverage and acceptable driver history.
Working Conditions Office based setting in direct contact with clients via telephone and community supports as required.
Computer literate and experience with an electronic medical record.
Compliance Suncoast Center, Inc follows all federal laws, regulations, and guidelines related to marijuana use.
All positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025). https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Administrative
Industries
Mental Health Care
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Our employees thrive in a supportive, family team-based environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority. Employees have access to cutting edge resources and training materials. We offer a competitive salary and health & welfare benefit package along with the opportunity for remote work with some positions. We offer a generous PTO policy with up to 20 days off within your initial first year and employer match on a 403(b) Plan.
Job Duties
Contact clients and their families between sessions to ensure ongoing engagement and that their needs are being met.
Coordinate and schedule with providers when additional therapeutic contact is needed.
Write and send personal hand‑written note cards expressing care and concern for clients and families.
Document all contacts and attempts to contact in the electronic medical record.
Gather and collect feedback from the client regarding service satisfaction.
Be familiar with the use of an Electronic Health Record and can navigate through required documents for identifying those that need completing or updating.
Update client paperwork (electronic and other) as needed.
Provide education to clients and families regarding the use of the Medication Line, and assist with the coordination of medication line communication with providers.
Coordinate with primary provider to ensure excellent communication.
Report all risks to supervisor.
Meet regularly with program manager to review cases and job performance.
Accomplish individual goals.
Core Competencies
The ability to function and operate as a team player, showing dignity and respect for all.
The ability to comply with all equal employment opportunity and ethical standards and regulations.
The ability to take direction in a respectful and productive manner from supervisors and managers.
The ability to work, as scheduled, in a timely fashion, and with an attitude oriented to service.
The ability to have cordial and professional relationships both within the organization and with vendors, clients and third parties.
If appropriate, the ability to produce all appropriate paperwork and reports consistent with contractual, state or federal standard, and to prepare and submit such paperwork on a timely basis.
The ability to understand and comply with Suncoast Center, Inc. policies and procedures.
The ability to render compassionate care and equal commitment to serve clients in need of healthcare assistance.
Minimum Qualifications Experience working in a medical practice or behavioral health setting preferred. Experience in client contact. Demonstrates the ability to clearly express compassion, empathy, and flexibility. Demonstrates a non‑judgmental attitude, a positive disposition and hope regardless of customer’s state of mind. Displays excellent customer service and telephone skills. Demonstrates good writing skills.
Education High School Diploma/GED required.
Experience Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve computer and telephonic access issues with others.
Additional Requirements Must be 21 years of age.
Negative drug screening prior to hire and throughout employment.
Clear criminal background check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF, and must have valid Florida Driver’s License, Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance.
Valid FL license, vehicle, valid FL registration and FL vehicle insurance with acceptable level of coverage and acceptable driver history.
Working Conditions Office based setting in direct contact with clients via telephone and community supports as required.
Computer literate and experience with an electronic medical record.
Compliance Suncoast Center, Inc follows all federal laws, regulations, and guidelines related to marijuana use.
All positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025). https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Administrative
Industries
Mental Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr