BA Recovery Specialist - Inpatient Clinical Services

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.

JOB SUMMARY: The Recovery Specialist functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team with the primary responsibility of monitoring consumer behavior while on the unit, developing treatment plans, discharge planning, and other responsibilities needed to assist consumers in transitioning back to the community following admission to the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

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. 

• 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
• Maintains a direct services caseload as assigned and provides a comprehensive range of clinical/case management services to maximize potential for consumer recovery.
• Assesses consumers on assigned caseload through face-to-face interventions on a daily basis to identify presenting and emergent issues and service needs.
• Develops treatment plans for consumers on caseload within twenty-four (24) hours of admission that address identified treatment issues as identified in emergency evaluations, psychiatric evaluations and face-to-face interventions with those consumers.
• Develops discharge plans on behalf of consumers on assigned caseload that address identified consumer needs and links consumers to community resources/services as appropriate and necessary. 
• Documents direct services to consumers in the electronic medical record known as TIER timely, accurately and comprehensively. 
• Participates in treatment team meetings as scheduled and provides salient information to the team on behalf of assigned consumers that communicates treatment progress, forecasts future course of treatment and facilitates discharge planning.
• Initiates and completes all required legal paperwork in compliance with Florida Statute 394, commonly referred to as the Baker Act. 
• Ensures continuity of care for assigned consumers by scheduling inter-program case staffings (IPCS) to plan and coordinate with community outpatient service providers as necessary and appropriate.
• Conducts psycho-educational groups with consumers as assigned by the Lead Recovery Specialist to ensure Recovery Team group service provision as scheduled in the context of the Hospital Master Schedule.
• Attends all meetings as assigned by the Lead Recovery Specialist and/or the Director of Acute Care Services, or otherwise by LifeStream

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education:

o    Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other behavioral healthcare/human services-related field preferred. Will consider applicants currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program who also have at least one year of experience in the mental health field.

• Experience:

o    Minimum of One (1) year of experience in a behavioral healthcare/human services-related setting   

• Driving Requirements: (if driving position)
• Must be able to pass a Level II Background Screening
• Must be able to pass a preemployment drug test

LifeStream Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pension Plan
• 403(b)
• PTO (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Telehealth Services
• 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.