Ba/Bs Specialist - MRT - 028

LifeStream is a behavioral health and social services organization that provides high-quality treatment, education, care management, rehabilitation, child welfare, primary care and homeless services to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Central Florida, LifeStream primarily serves the residents of Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties, with additional programs located in Orange, Marion, Hernando counties

BA/BS BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST - MRT 028

Mobile Response Teams (MRT) is a 24-hour, 7 day per week service that provides assistance for mental health and substance use crises for children, adolescents and young adults up to age 25 in Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties.

JOB SUMMARY: The BA Behavioral Specialist is responsible for providing intervention services in the form of screening, assessment, group and individual sessions with court ordered consumers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform outpatient intervention counseling

• Perform emergency screenings, assessments, interventions as needed

• Be knowledgeable of the Marchman Act

• Facilitate didactic group sessions

• Maintain open communication and respect with referral sources

• Promote substance abuse education in the community

• Adhere to intervention protocol as addressed in Chapter 65D-30

• Assist in networking resources and referral services for consumers

• Maintain center records in accordance with stated policies and procedures.

• Maintain consistency and accountability in consumer/contract reporting requirements.

• Maintain current all staff development requirements for this position.

• The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance.

• The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.

• Willingness to abide by the company's published rules and regulations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelors Degree Required

• Experience: Two years' experience working in the substance abuse or related field

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Pension Plan

• 403(b)

• PTO over 4 weeks your 1st year!

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Shift and Weekend Differentials

• And More!

Quick Apply or through LifeStream's Website:

https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6030993.careers?CareersSearch

LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.