MA Therapist (unlicensed) - 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.

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 MA/MS Therapist employee in this position is responsible for providing direct treatment services in the form of group, individual, family and psychoeducational counseling to consumers in Substance Abuse Outpatient Program.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessment, group counseling, individual counseling and psychoeducation.
• Provide psychoeducation topics commensurate with knowledge in the substance abuse/mental health field.
•  Conduct family, consumer-group and aftercare group sessions
• Assist in networking resources and referral services for consumers
• Maintain open communication and respect with referral sources
• Collaborate Citrus SA/MH services with internal and external service providers
• Maintain, within ethical boundaries, a respectful and productive relationship with consumers.
• Participate in the development and delivery of specific, measurable, active, realistic, and time related treatment plans with consumers motivating the interventions necessary to meet each goal and objective.
• Document progress or lack of progress toward fulfillment of treatment plan goals.
• Maintain center records in accordance with stated policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings and form records review functions as necessary.
• Maintain consistency and accountability in consumer/contract reporting requirements.
• Perform such duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be assigned from time to time by Supervisor or administration.
• 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: 
  • Graduation from a licensed and approved college or university holding a Master’s degree in a Human Services field required 
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of two years experience in the substance abuse field/Mental Health field required
    • 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

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.