Clinical Group Facilitator

Summary:

• The Clinical Group Facilitator is responsible for providing clinical group therapy to clients in CT Renaissance's residential programs.  The Clinical Group Facilitator will deliver person-centered, culturally responsive, trauma-informed services for individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders.  Interventions delivered will be clinical and include, but not be limited to CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, USF Model, and Co-Occurring Groups. Facilitator is responsible for managing and delivering group content, maintaining client documentation and meeting funder requirements for service delivery. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a wide array of clinically based substance use and mental health-oriented groups.
• Input all clinical documentation in Connecticut Renaissance's EHR accurately and timely.
• Utilize motivational enhancement and engagement strategies appropriate to the individual's stage of readiness and desire to change.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to direct and plan client care and assess needs and performance within the program.
• Where required, communicate with referral sources on the status of each client's progress and performance within the program, including the preparation of reports and CDCS data entry (West)
• Participate in all required internal and external meetings.
• Provide urinalysis/breathalyzer testing when indicated and within guidelines of monitoring.
• Assist with daily residential tasks including but not limited to headcount, tours, medication monitoring, logbook maintenance and transportation of clients when needed
• Attend all required trainings and supervisions to enhance knowledge and skill level.
• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervisions.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations, DSS and ASAM requirements, and standards of accreditation, facility licensure and funding sources.
• Assist with the development of group content.
• Maintain professional licensure, certification, and continuing education.
• May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge Of:

• Treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders, including evidence-based interventions.
• The biological and psychosocial dimensions of substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders, including diagnosis, assessment and treatment.
• Residential treatment and milieu.
• HIPAA regulations and other regulatory laws
• Documentation within an Electronic Health Record.
• Group therapy process and content.
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

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.
• Utilize therapeutic modalities in both group and individual settings.
• Manage client crises.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree with Licensure in Behavioral Health (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC) in CT. OR Associate Licensure in Behavioral Health (LPC-A, LMSW, LMFT-A).
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in behavioral health field; experience in a residential setting preferred.
• Experience in trauma informed care preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse clients, co-occurring diagnosed clients and criminal justice population 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 operate a motor vehicle.
• Position requires climbing stairs and the ability to lift 20 lbs or more.
• May need to travel to other CTR locations.
• Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.
• Must have a valid CT driver's license.

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Connecticut Renaissance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.