Clinical Group Facilitator-PAMH_Allentown

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Performs intake assessments, evaluations and referrals of assigned clients, obtaining sufficient information during the evaluation process for clinical assessment and planning.
• Presents treatment and service plan to clients following evaluation process.
• Provides care necessary as described in department policies and procedures.
• Performs appropriate treatment services to assigned clients. Uses interventions with assigned clients which meet accepted standards of mental health care and reflect consideration of treatment plan.
• Provides crisis management for assigned cases and is able to provide back up for the program.
• Promote a consensus-building approach where every member has a say in the structure of the group
• Maintains amount of weekly scheduled client hours as required.
• Participates as a treatment team member and maintains a current level of psychotherapy theory and practice.
• Attends clinical supervision meetings and staff meetings as scheduled and comes to meetings prepared. Keeps current with professional literature and trends in mental health.
• Attends continuing education trainings, workshops, seminars or conferences in order to keep current with evidenced based standards of practice and maintain licensure.
• Maintains active communication with identified staff and agencies that share case involvement when appropriate releases are signed.
• Maintains appropriate records of service rendered to or on behalf of the client populations served.
• Maintains clinical records of all client contacts according to QA &I, State and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Produces an evaluation report which effectively addresses the reason for referral and reflects the sound organization and synthesis of fact, impressions and clinical recommendations.
• Completes progress notes, reports and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Exercises appropriate self-management in the performance of all duties.
• Completes client satisfaction tools as required by departmental standards.
• Performs thorough Risk Assessment at intake session and as needed thereafter.

Qualifications:

• 2-Step TB
• FBI Background Check
• PA State Background Check
• ChildLine Abuse Clearance
• Must show the ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate with clients and to remain calm under stress
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in medical or hospital setting a plus
• Must be a team-player
• Able to work with Microsoft Windows and other software programs, including insurance websites

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Wok/Human Service fields (required)
• Master's degree in Social Work/ Human Service fields (Preferred)

Requirements:

• Positive interpersonal skills required
• Sits, stands, and walks for extended periods of time
• Requires some light lifting.
• Good management skills
• Thorough understanding of group dynamics and group process
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Company website: https://preventivemeasuresinc.com/

Preventive Measures is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of and passing all job-related clearances, background checks and regulated requirements as applicable and permissible by law.