What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Counselor - FACT 050 position at LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc.?
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 COUNSELOR - FACT 050
JOB SUMMARY: The FACT Peer Counselor is a member of a multidisciplinary team that has responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment; provides substance abuse services, education, support, and consultation to families; and provides crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES
PEER COUNSELOR - FACT 050
JOB SUMMARY: The FACT Peer Counselor is a member of a multidisciplinary team that has responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment; provides substance abuse services, education, support, and consultation to families; and provides crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
- Be a member of the individual treatment team for an assigned number of individuals.
- Participate in comprehensive assessment of the seven areas of evaluation specified by the PACT model of care.
- Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
- Document individual progress to maintain a permanent record of individual activity according to established methods and procedures.
- Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
- Participate in providing treatment and substance use services.
- Mentor individuals in Recovery and Wellness strategies and model recovery skills and behaviors.
- Advocate for peers with regard to stigma issues, respect and person-centeredness within the team and the larger community.
- Participate in the on-call rotation when sufficiently experienced according to the clinical judgment of the Team Leader (unless qualified to do so by degree.) Must be available to work some weekends as assigned.
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree or high school degree
- Experience with adults who have severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- 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
