Rehabilitation Specialist - FACT 050

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 Rehabilitation Specialist is member of the FACT Team and is responsible for carrying out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment; substance abuse services; education, support, and consultation to families; and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of the staff with professional degrees. 

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. 

• Coordinates and schedules all clerical duties of team and clinical services rendered by the clinical team members
•  Maintains current records, logs and statistical reports.
• Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume primary time staff worked and leave time
• Maintain and review with the team leader the unit budget for operation of the FACT facility and assure that all purchases of supplies and equipment remain within that budget
• Order and maintain unit supplies, equipment, and furniture; arrange for repair of office furniture and equipment; record mileage logged on program vehicles; and arrange for maintenance of program vehicles
• Assist nurses in ordering medication for clients from pharmacies according to state purchasing regulations
• Record admissions and discharges to provide a source of information for statistical reports 
• Maintain FACT client charts according to the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other certifying bodies, including the following: set up charts for newly admitted clients; file materials in client charts and files to assure current, accurate information is available; monitor FACT clinical charts in coordination with the team leader, to assure that they are being maintained in accordance with unit policies and procedures
• Inform and consult with FACT staff for the proper maintenance of FACT clinical charts and conduct in-service training for FACT staff regarding clinical charting requirements
• Update and maintain a policies and procedure manual to assure that current and accurate information is available to staff
• Type letters, memos, and reports using word processing equipment
• Prepare letters to request medical records and client authorizations and maintain log of requests and records received
• Design and maintain forms to obtain and maintain insurance information regarding all FACT clients
• Collect all necessary data and prepare reports
• Sort, route, and prioritize incoming mail with distribution to appropriate staff
• Greet people at FACT headquarters and answer telephone calls including performing the following: (1) triage and coordinate communication between the team and clients; (2) get answers to questions for clients, families, community resources, and agencies; (3) work with callers to relieve urgent situations or to temporarily manage them until other staff are available; (4) attend to symptomatic behavior (shouting and pacing) of clients who come into the FACT office for appointments with staff or of those who come in without a clear purpose (persons without something to do or who come in because of distress); and (5) decide when and how quickly to refer calls to other staff
• Assess and report clinical behaviors and information (such as poor self-care, medical problems, and increased overt symptoms such as agitation) that are out of the ordinary for that particular client
• Manage and operate a system to disperse money to clients according to the individual client budgets in accordance with clients’ treatment plan case managers
• Manage and maintain an account with a local bank for deposits and withdrawals of client budgets
• Communicate regularly with financial guardians and protective payees of clients to coordinate individual patient budgets between the FACT program and guardians or payees
• Manage and operate the system to document all cash transactions with receipts signed by clients upon receiving cash
• Manage and operate the system to receive money from guardians or payees, maintaining a record of receipt and the current balance for each client
• Communicate with landlords regarding client rental agreements and payment of rent
• Operate and coordinate the computer and management information systems for the program

• 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: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in field of human services required.  
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience with the severe and persistent mental illness population
  • Minimum of one-year supervisory experience 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.