Group Facilitator -YES Treatment (2931)

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Location: Gloucester County, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Group Facilitator, staff will provide one or more various expressive therapies (also known as Allied therapies), including art, music, movement, and/or vocational interventions. Primary responsibility is to prepare, coordinate and deliver expressive/allied therapies to youth, contributing to the overall therapeutic milieu of the residential program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate group therapy sessions using evidence-based expressive therapy techniques to enhance physical and emotional well-being, self-expression, emotional regulation, and personal growth.

• Provide youth with structured and guided activities, on the program's site or in the community, which are participatory in nature and directly related to the youth's treatment planning needs.

• Complete required documentation within established timeframes per Federal, State, County, and agency regulations, policy, contracts and or program's Annex A.

• When applicable, integrate vocational interventions to promote skill development, independence and prepare them for potential future employment opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including program director. clinician, case manager and direct care staff to ensure comprehensive care

• Provide regular updates on residents' progress and collaborate on treatment adjustments as needed.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, progress notes, and assessments.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of expressive therapy interventions and make adjustments based on ongoing assessment and feedback.

• Provide psychoeducation to youth on the benefits of expressive therapies and how these interventions contribute to their overall well-being.

• Uphold ethical standards in the provision of therapy services, respecting the confidentiality and dignity of each resident.

• Stay informed about current best practices and advancements in expressive/ allied therapies

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's level practitioner or high school graduate with 3 or more years of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting.

• Licensed, credentialed, or certified, where applicable

• Ability to sit for up to 2 hours during assessments, individual therapy sessions, and documentation tasks.

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, as therapists may need to assist residents with mobility challenges and participate in therapeutic activities that involve physical movement.

• Engage in activities that require mobility, bending, and demonstrating exercises for residents.

• Be comfortable working in various residential settings, including shared spaces and therapy rooms.

• Provide assistance and training in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices for residents with specific needs.

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday

• 401k Plan

• Medical insurance plan options

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Prescription Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness Activities

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

• Opportunity for advancement

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