Group Facilitator

Job Title: Group Facilitator

Location: Potosi, MO

Department: Recovery

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Group Facilitator plays a key role in supporting the Clinical Team by assisting in assigned treatment procedures. This position is responsible for delivering education and providing supervision to clients/patients in a safe, therapeutic, and culturally sensitive environment. The Group Facilitator will model appropriate behavior, facilitate group discussions, and ensure the therapeutic process is followed in accordance with agency policies.

This position offers….

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  Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.

• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Educational Group Facilitation: Prepare and present educational materials to clients in an approved format, ensuring clarity and engagement.

• Safe & Supportive Environment: Create an environment for learning that is supportive, respectful, and culturally sensitive, fostering open discussion and interaction.

• Ongoing Training: Complete adult education training as scheduled by the supervisor to enhance facilitation skills.

• Client Participation Monitoring: Evaluate and communicate client participation in group sessions to the Clinical Team.

• Documentation: Accurately document client attendance, participation levels, session synopsis, and summaries of each facilitated group. Use the agency’s Electronic Health Records (EHR) system to ensure timely and appropriate documentation of services provided.

• Adherence to Standards: Observe and maintain standards of practice in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

• Immediate Reporting: Report any immediate threats to the physical or psychological well-being of clients or staff to the supervisor or available supervisory personnel.

• Regular Attendance: Maintain regular and consistent attendance, ensuring a reliable presence in the team.

• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or leadership team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Group Facilitation: Ability to communicate effectively in group and public settings, with strong skills in leading education groups for adults.

• Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of clinical subject matter and the ability to present it effectively to clients.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for client interaction and documentation.

• Positive Morale: Ability to promote a supportive, positive attitude toward clients and peers, fostering a cohesive team environment.

• Creativity & Innovation: Demonstrates initiative and creativity to improve clinical outcomes and enhance client comprehension.

• Client and Staff Sensitivity: Exhibits concern and sensitivity to the needs of clients and staff, leaving a positive and lasting influence.

• Continuous Improvement: Committed to improving self and developing others, contributing to both personal and organizational growth.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• Education:
  Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a closely related field.

OR

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history in a related field.

• Additional Credentials:
  Employees in this position may be required to apply for the Missouri Associate Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) credential.