BA/BS Counselor - Anthony House 081

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 COUNSELOR - Anthony House 081

JOB SUMMARY: The BA/BS Counselor is responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, facilitate groups, assist residents in gaining employment, developing budget and tracking required savings, and seeking affordable housing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Documents services to clients in a timely and clinically appropriate manner in the approved LifeStream documentation format.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled and conducted by immediate supervisor.
• Participates in individual and group clinical supervision with immediate supervisor as scheduled.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
• Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports. Complete assessments and treatment plans within the required time frames.
• Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Act as client advocate.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
• Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
• Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving the program and assist in creating a transition plan.
• Counsel with emphasis on rehabilitation and self sufficiency.
• Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum behavioral health and functioning.

KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SKILLS: Must possess a working knowledge of behavioral health, chemical dependency concepts and rehabilitation techniques. Must be able to implement the AA/NA 12-step philosophy and understand the physiological and emotionally phenomenology associated with the disease concept of chemical dependency. Must be knowledgeable of counseling techniques.

PERSONAL QUALITIES: Self-motivated, communicates effectively in writing and interpersonally, dependable, organized, insightful, astute and intelligent. Must be able to work autonomously. Must have the ability to motivate others to complete tasks.

SPECIAL FACTORS: The person occupying this position would be well-served to possess a modicum of knowledge of child welfare services as a beneficial adjunct to clinical knowledge. Knowledge of the homeless population and issues associated with this population. The person occupying this position should have experience assisting individual in seeking employment and be familiar with resources in the area.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field required.
• CAP a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in the behavioral health field or working with the homeless population.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually. Other training and/or professional development may be assigned due to evolution of programs.

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.