Group Facilitator

Position Summary

Responsible for providing group counseling to persons with substance use disorders, which complies with current professional and regulatory standards for the profession. This dynamic, internally-motivated professional will oversee the emotional and behavioral well-being of our clients by establishing rapport, systematically gathering data, applying accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders, and developing and/or implementing comprehensive strength-based group material. Collaborates with other behavioral health team members in treatment planning by applying specialized skills, knowledge and experience of human development and behaviors and social, economic, and cultural systems in directly assisting clients, families and groups to improve or restore their capacity for social functioning. Provides group counseling with the use of psychosocial interventions and psychotherapy, documents services in the clinical record and engages in inter-departmental care coordination. Demonstrates commitment to, and application of, professional code of ethics for their credentials/professional status.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Utilize knowledge and skills to provide group psychotherapy, meeting the patient’s treatment needs and requirements.
• Document client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures in a clear, concise, timely manner.
• Provide pertinent patient information to the clinical team based on evaluation in group session interactions, to assist in the patient treatment process.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Continue with educational courses and in-services training, per policies and procedures.
• Respond positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Work as a team member, demonstrating maturity under stress and objectivity.
• Perform in a professional manner and role models a positive image of mental health.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensures the safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or clients in the workplace.
• Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Meets with supervisor on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and or improving services
• Assist in developing aspects of treatment plans and treatment plan updates in collaboration with other treatment team members.
• Effective time management.
• Update knowledge of community resources on a continuous basis.
• Report abuse of clients’ rights immediately.

Core Competencies

• Employee demonstrates knowledge on substance use disorders and mental health.
• Individual demonstrates skill in creating a safe environment for clients participating in group programming.
• Individual understands how to maintain confidentiality of individuals participating in group.
• Individual understands how to communicate with words, not actions, to mitigate negative reactions to physical contact.
• Individual understands their responsibilities in facilitating weekly group sessions in their area(s) of expertise for clients at appropriate levels of care.
• Individual understands their requirements and responsibility in provision of services in accordance with the Program’s policies and Procedures as well as within their own scope of practice.
• Individual understands how to construct a constructive, ongoing curriculum that is appropriate to any level of care assigned.
• Individual understands how to create group activities that are congruent to the topics in their curriculum.
• Individual demonstrates ability and knowledge of how to maintain engagement with their audience.
• Individual understands documentation requirements, including timelines for completion and accuracy of documentation for each group session facilitated.
• Individual understands how to identify and expeditiously report erratic, inappropriate, or high- risk behavior of clients demonstrated in groups to Director and Supervisory personnel.
• Individual understands how to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized group environment and adhere to sanitation and infection mitigation policies of the Program.
• Individual understands how to communicate and collaborate with other Program personnel involved in the client’s care (e.g., medical, support staff, clinical, etc.).
• Individual has been trained in and acknowledges the Program code of ethics, professional standards, professional boundaries, duty to warn, abuse and neglect professionalism, and other applicable aspects of the Program’s policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Knowledge of health information related to adult health, SUD, and dual-diagnosis.
• Good understanding of clinical evidenced-based modalities such as motivational interviewing.
• Cultural sensitivity and desire to work with an ethnically diverse adult population.
• Maintain networking relationships with community service providers.
• Desire and experience working within a drug and alcohol treatment program.
• General understanding of chemical dependency and self-help philosophy.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals in a positive, supportive, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related professional periodicals, journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
• Ability to partner and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff or workers.
• Ability to demonstrate consistent professionalism in the execution of duties and responsibilities.
• Compliance with the company’s Participant Guidelines and Procedures.
• Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Must be able to submit a Health Screening Report (DHCS 5077 - Residential Facilities)
• Must have a negative Tuberculosis test result
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques of mental health and drug and alcohol intervention.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of current utilized technology and EMR software (i.e. Kipu) (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered or Certified through CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP and in good standing OR
• Licensed through the Board of Behavioral Sciences/Board of Psychology to provide counseling services.
• CPR and First Aid Certified

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Walking, bending, and kneeling which will occur with moderate lifting of 30 or more pounds (suitcases, packages, supplies, etc.). This position must be able to support client weight in case of emergency situation or client disability requiring assistance in walking, etc. There is a risk of exposure to bodily fluids infections, contagious / blood borne diseases, and chemicals (cleaning agents); there is a risk of exposure to varying, unpredictable situations (i.e., client behavior).

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 10 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $36