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 BA Behavioral Specialist is responsible for providing intervention services in the form of screening, assessment, group and individual sessions with court ordered consumers.

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 Behavioral Specialist shall perform the following responsibilities without limitation.

• Perform outpatient intervention counseling
• Perform emergency screenings, assessments, interventions as needed
• Be knowledgeable of the Marchman Act
• Facilitate didactic group sessions
• Maintain open communication and respect with referral sources
• Promote substance abuse education in the community
• Adhere to intervention protocol as addressed in Chapter 65D-30
• Assist in networking resources and referral services for consumers
• Maintain center records in accordance with stated policies and procedures.
• Maintain consistency and accountability in consumer/contract reporting requirements.
• 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

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Motivation (KSAM) required for an employee to be successful.

• Serving Our Consumers: Effectively meeting consumer needs, building productive consumer relationships, and taking responsibility for consumer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Consumer Focus: Building strong consumer relationships and delivering consumer-centric solutions. 
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 

• Age specific: Developmental stages, Assessment, Interventions
• Basic Job Readiness: Courtesy, Flexibility, Reliability, Responsiveness
• Personal Effectiveness: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Management, and Thinking Skills
• Organization/Management: Compliance with timelines
• Performance Specific: Assessment, Consumer Focus, Empowerment/Advocacy, Psychosocial Intervention, Intervention Planning

• Effective Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

• Continuous Improvement: The ongoing process of achieving positive changes in service and processes in order to improve efficiency and quality.

• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

• Expertise: Demonstrating proficiency of an employee's skill or knowledge within their field of practice.

• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

JUDGMENT/DECISION MAKING: Utilizes established corporate policies and procedures in making decisions. Uses sound judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Education: 

• Valid High School Diploma or GED required

• Experience:

• Two years’ experience working in the substance abuse or related field

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.