Group Facilitator (talent pipeline)

Exeter, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

The Group Facilitator position is responsible for facilitating both topic and process groups related to substance abuse mental health and a vast array of other emotional/behavioral/relational issues. Group Facilitators work with groups of clients to gain insight into their addictive behaviors and identify actions to promote a healthier sober lifestyle. This may include exploring underlying emotional issues trauma work addressing co-occurring disorders grief and loss cross-addictions family dynamics relationship issues emotion regulation anger management coping skills etc.

Schedule/Hours:

Full Time / 40 hours
Schedule TBD / Flexible

Tasks / Responsibilities (To include but not limited to):

Facilitate both process and topic groups related to substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
Prepare group curriculum relevant to the topic.
Communicate with treatment team and other staff as needed to support clinical goals.
Complete group progress notes on the same day of service that provide detail on each clients participation and highlights medical necessity.
Coordinate and provide care that is safe timely effective efficient equitable and patient-centered.
Communicate patient needs to a variety of care team members and follow up accordingly.
Attends clinical and administrative meetings for inter-departmental sharing of information.
Work collaboratively with patients families therapist and referral sources to ensure high quality care
Facilitate multiple care aspects (case coordination information sharing etc.)
Promote quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes.
Record cases information complete accurately all necessary forms and produce statistical reports
Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols rules and regulations.
Arrange abeyance with social services health and governmental agencies.
Support to the clinical team in crisis intervention.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor which are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

An acute understanding of counseling and other treatment procedures for alcoholism and drug addiction related problems.
A knowledge of regulations concerning alcoholism and drug addiction treatment.
Knowledge of alcoholism and drug addiction and treatment procedures for such illness.
Manages tasks and has strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Able to work independently
Communicates effectively (both written and verbal) with customers and colleagues.
Organized detail-oriented multi-tasker adaptable positive
Proficient computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite

Environmental/Physical Requirements:

Office/Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66% each day) ability to hear the telephone ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B HIV TB or other Infectious Diseases

Preferred Experience/ Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma; preferred Bachelors Degree in human services
Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor recognized by the state
Minimum of 1 years experience as a group facilitator in Substance Abuse and Mental Health settings
Knowledgeable of state licensing agency guidelines.
Must be familiar with 12 Step Recovery programs
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records; preferred KIPU

Full-timeDescriptionPosition Summary:The Group Facilitator position is responsible for facilitating both topic and process groups related to substance abuse mental health and a vast array of other emotional/behavioral/relational issues. Group Facilitators work with groups of clients to gain insight ...