Job Posting for Group Facilitator at Connecticut Renaissance
Job Description
Summary:
The Group Facilitator is responsible for providing group therapy to clients in CT Renaissance's residential co-occurring program. The Group Facilitator will deliver person-centered, culturally-responsive, trauma-informed services for individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders. Interventions delivered will include, but not be limited to psychoeducational groups, skill building, recovery skills, relapse prevention, and co-occurring disorders. Facilitator is responsible for managing and delivering group content, maintaining client documentation and meeting funder requirements for service delivery.
Connecticut Renaissance Offers a Competitive Salary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate a wide array of substance use and mental health oriented groups.
Utilize motivational enhancement and engagement strategies appropriate to the individual's stage of readiness and desire to change.
Input all clinical documentation in Connecticut Renaissance's EHR accurately and timely.
Communicate with treatment team on the status of each client's progress and performance within the program.
Participate in all required internal and external meetings.
Provide urinalysis/breathalyzer testing when indicated and within guidelines of monitoring.
Attend all required trainings to enhance knowledge and skill level
Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervisions
Adhere to licensing, accreditation and funding source requirements.
Assist with the development of group content.
Assist with daily residential tasks including but not limited to head-count, tours, medication monitoring, log book maintenance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge Of:
Treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Residential treatment and milieu.
Documentation within an Electronic Health Record.
Group therapy process and content.
Ability To:
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
Ability to employ effective organizational skills to meet goals.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, or Human Services.
Minimum of 3 years of working experience in behavioral health field.
Experience in trauma informed care preferred.
Experience with substance abuse clients, co-occurring diagnosed clients preferred.
CPR/First Aid Certified
Other:
Must be dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; and able to interface easily with clients, staff, and referral sources.
Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20 pound objects and possess the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.
Valid CT driver's license.
This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.
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