MA Emergency Evaluator (Shift 1) - Crisis Support - 036

Lifestream Behavioral Center•Leesburg, FL

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About The Position

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 MA/MS Emergency Evaluator primarily provides assessments and intervention services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises and/or seeking substance abuse detoxification services.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a cooperative attitude to problem solving and conflict resolution with all levels of staff and in all interactions with families and outside professionals.
Documents all contacts and evaluations using established methods and protocol in a timely, legible manner and in accordance with Center policy and procedures.
This position must interact with individuals, courts, agencies, law enforcement and other professionals within the Center and community in order to effectively plan for the treatment of the client.
Participate department meetings as required and keep supervisor advised of any problems, concerns or dissatisfactions related to the delivery of emergency services.
The position delivers behavioral healthcare services to individuals in crisis to determine the most appropriate level of care required.
This position performs initial and preliminary assessment of individuals entering LifeStream Behavioral Center's continuum of services.
Provides face to face assessments to individuals deemed by themselves or others to be in crisis and needing immediate behavioral health treatment.
Provides crisis intervention by telephone as needed and responds to calls for information and assistance.
Assists individuals to obtain services not provided by the Access Center by linking to other programs within LifeStream or referring to professionals outside LifeStream's array of services when necessary.
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