Clinical Group Facilitator (CLINGRPFAC-01)

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New Freedom’s Clinical Group Facilitator will function as a role model to members working on their re-entry by exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills while successfully facilitating member groups. The Clinical Group Facilitator will focus primarily on curriculum, development, and ensuring dynamic group facilitation requirements are met for member groups that run weekly and multiple times per day. Using approved curriculum, the Clinical Group Facilitator performs a wide range of tasks to assist members of all ages with regards to regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. Recovery resources and facilitation best practices will be utilized by the Clinical Group Facilitator in the provision of services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the assigned member group curriculum format and schedule.
• Submit for approval any recommended enhancements to curriculum as needed and based on member needs.
• Document group facilitation and all other required member documentation associated with assigned group(s)/team(s).
• Ongoing development of enhanced group facilitation and classroom management techniques, including group activities to keep members engaged in the content being delivered.
• Gather ongoing feedback to ensure group content and delivery is meaningful, relevant, and directly relevant for members’ successful graduation and re-entry from the New Freedom program.
• Assist members via group facilitation and activities in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of group sessions.
• Observe members and group dynamics, listen to their concerns, records their observations and reports to therapist about any unusual behavior(s).
• Aid in various daily living activities to support the re-entry and recovery processes.
• Assess a member’s changes in mood, and determine whether it is positive, negative, or potentially dangerous. Clinical Group Facilitator must be able to assess whether it is positive, negative, or potentially dangerous, as well as take steps to modify the member’s actions or alert medical or therapist professionals.
• Support members in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid them in achieving those goals.
• Assist members in working with their Member Care Team in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery outside of group.
• Encourage ongoing individual and group sessions to ensure a successful re-entry experience. By using identified literature, media, etc., members will gain hope, learn to identify their strengths, and combat negative self-talk.
• Assist members in building social skills in the community that will enhance job acquisition and tenure.
• Recommend direct support as needed to the treatment team for members based on group interactions or observations.
• Complete all necessary and required documentation within 24 hours of service provided.
• Effectively meets any/all outlined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring the highest quality and level of member care and engagement is provided.
• Receives and actively engages in clinical supervision and oversight each week/month based on BHPP/BHT designation requirements, including completion of all continuing education requirements.
• In addition, all other duties as assigned.

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At New Freedom, we restore lives and reintegrate communities through intentional guidance by providing our members with a sense of identity, purpose, and hope. We are growing and always looking for others who believe in our mission and have a heart to serve. Join our AMAZING team, apply now! We’re fulfilling our mission thanks to the dedicated work of our amazing employees. We provide them with a valuable total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive pay rates – including shift differential for eligible shifts/positions
• Comprehensive medical coverage (including dependents/family) – majority company-paid
• Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program – company-paid
• 401K
• Dental, Vision, and Supplementary Insurance – available at low cost to employees
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays – including 2 extra Floating Holidays
• Even more perks provided by the company, include:
  • 10-hour shifts with three days off – for eligible departments/positions
  • Onsite meals, snacks, and drinks – complimentary for employees
  • Onsite gym services – complimentary for employees
  • Onsite professional training opportunities/certifications/continuing education

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Additional Notes:

New Freedom LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with Veteran and ADA regulations as applicable.

Experience

• 1 - 3 years: Excellent facilitation techniques, best practices, and proven success in a similar peer-led model, with a minimum of one (1) year of experience facilitating group(s) required - (1 year of experience facilitating groups or 3 years’ experience in behavioral health)
• Specialized training in the following areas: managing aggressive behavior, interpersonal skills, abnormal psychology, chemical dependency and counseling, recovery, and re-entry
• Excellent professional and ethical boundaries across all aspects of the clinical group facilitator and member therapeutic relationship
• Successful recovery and direct work experience in similar behavioral health setting is required
• 2 year(s): Behavioral Health Technician designation (2 years behavioral health work experience and/or higher education)
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Effectively demonstrates versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Effectively collaborates and works within a team, while also effectively demonstrating the ability to take initiative and work well individually

• Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred

Education

• High School or better in General Studies or related field

• Masters or better in Psychology or related field
• Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field
• Associates or better in Psychology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• BHT Designation
• APS Verification
• Criminal Background Check
• CPI Certification
• CPR/FA Certification
• Annual TB Clearance
• Drug & Alcohol Testing

• MVR Clearance
• Driver's License
• BHT Certification

Skills

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Lived Experience
• Group Facilitation
• Computer/Technology Literacy
• Behavioral Health Experience

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Legal/Justice Involvement

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization