Behavioral Specialist - Supportive Housing 064

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.

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST - Supportive Housing 064

JOB SUMMARY: The Supported Housing Specialist position is a clinical in nature and requires specific training in psychiatric rehabilitation and clinical expertise in the treatment of persons with brain disorders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screen referrals to Supported Housing for appropriateness.
• Provide assistance to choose, obtain, and keep housing of the individuals' choice with the least amount of supports necessary for the maximum amount of independence.
• Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, social rehabilitation, psychiatric rehabilitation and illness management/ recovery to individuals.
• Provide consultation with Case Managers and the individual in establishing and maintaining independent living environments.
• Good clinical judgment is mandatory.
• Sound fiduciary judgment is key to satisfactory job performance.
• Required to participate in staff meetings, assisting individuals needs assessment, treatment planning and implementation.
• Develops and maintains a network of public and private housing and community resources.
• Act as a liaison between individual and the community. Networks, links, advocates for consumer with Center programs/services.
• Oversee all consumer fiduciary matters while they are residing in any one of the program's supervised living environments.
• Prepare individual, program and administrative reports as required. Demonstrate ability document in a timely and accurate manner.
• Completes all administrative and competency training as identified in the Individual Training Plan.
• Driving required
• 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
• Leading group activities, interacting with patients, conducting assessments and documentation.

KNOWLEDGE & JOB SKILLS: Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, planning, and intervention skills. Must possess good problem solving, advocacy, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to perform accounting and mathematical functions. Good verbal and written communications skills are basic to this position. Good handwriting/computer and documentation skills are essential.

PERSONAL QUALITIES: It is mandatory that this employee be empathetic and treat consumers with dignity and respect. Initiative, accuracy and dependability are important. Must be able to work with a minimum of direct supervision. Must be able to advocate for individuals rights and network community resources. Must be able to collaborate with fiscal department and clinical programs.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Ability to effectively lead verbal and non-verbal group activities. Ability to accurately observe and describe human behavior with documentation and verbally. Knowledge of group and individual activities beneficial for mental health and/or substance abuse treatment. Great interpersonal interaction skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Behavioral Health Tech

Experience:

• A minimum of one year (1) of experience with mentally ill/co-occurring population is recommended

Driving Requirements:

• • Must be Over the age of 21 required
  • Minimum of 5-years driving experience required
  • Possess a Valid FL Driver's license (within 30 days of hire if currently do not possess)
  • Possess a continuously valid US Driver's license for the past three years, from date of issue required
  • Safe Driving record required

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.