Group Facilitator

JOB TITLE

Group Facilitator

SCHEDULE

Part-Time Postion:

Saturdays 8am-4pm Option for More Hours throughout the week from 9am-3:30pm

STATUS:

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Clinical Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Group Facilitator will be responsible for providing services to clients with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder. This is an in-person position with facilitating group sessions in San Juan Capitstrano and/or Irvine, CA.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications - Must have CADC I credential or higher. Preferred Qualifications - Degree from an accredited college in the behavior health field and 6 months experience working in the field of addiction and mental health. General understanding of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) levels of service and treatment and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-V). Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with subordinate staff, supervisors, utilization review, managed health care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals. Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with clients and their families. Possess current First Aid and CPR certification.

GROUP FACILITATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct group counseling sessions and document clients participation and progress in EMR. Complete treatment. Guides clients to develop strategies to overcome obstacles to success, and achieve completetion of treatment. Provide therapy services in an individual, group and family setting while applying evidence-based practices, and within your scope of practice. Evaluate and document client progress toward treatment goals and plan accurately and completely within set time frames. Perform case management services for clients including referral to outside providers (dental, legal, psychiatry, medical, etc.) during clients treatment episode and as a part of aftercare planning. Provide appropriate treatment interventions relative to the specific needs of each client. Records all interventions and interactions with clients. Provide accurate assessment and referral when appropriate. Document clinical services accurately and completely within set time frames. Provide effective treatment service as reflected by the client meeting his/her individual goals. Cooperate with Utilization Review when necessary in providing continued stay clinical justification. Maintains frequent communication with the treatment team and engages in regular consults, clinical staffing, case conferences, and plan development meetings. Participate in the agency's Orientation training, staff meetings, and in-service training.. Adhere to ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, and professional standards. Maintain compliance with HIPPA regulations, ADA, DHCS, CARF, and all ATCR policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse. Exercise awareness in cultural competnecy issues. Conduct other tasks as needed or assigned.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person