What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Assisted Outpatient Treatment 021 position at LifeStream Behavioral Center?
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.
Peer Support Specialist - Assisted Outpatient Treatment
Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)-AOT helps people achieve and maintain physical and mental health while decreasing mental health crises, hospitalizations, incarceration, and homelessness through voluntary or involuntary Baker Act or court-ordered treatment.
JOB SUMMARY: The Peer Support Specialist has responsibility to carry out recovery, rehabilitation and support functions that assist in treatment of the consumer. The Specialist could be a member of any of several multidisciplinary team’s, depending on need. These services could be provided in an outpatient setting or in consumer home setting depending on assignment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification with or without an accommodation. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
- Provides job readiness training, provides education, support, and consultation to families
- Provide Peer support services in the home, attend weekly court staffing, and have a solid understanding of child welfare system, addiction’s, or co-occurring disorders
- Assist consumers with goal setting and achievement;
- Assists in facilitation of consumer connection with community supports and agencies
- Must have been a recipient of mental health services
- Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market job; and have access to helpful, adequate competent, and continuous supports and services
- Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and persons preferences in treatment are essential
- 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
- The ability to work as part of a team or independently
- Be a member of the team for an assigned number of consumers
- Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process
- Document progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to establish methods and procedures
- Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings
- Participate in providing treatment and substance use services
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Education: High school degree/GED required
- Experience: Minimum of One (1) year experience with adults who have severe and persistent mental illnesses required
LifeStream Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- 403(b)
- PTO (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!)
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Free Telehealth Services for Employees and Family
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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.
