Part Time Group Facilitator

At Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which our employee team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Ecker, we firmly believe in the significance and positive impact of our work, demonstrating dedication and a compassionate approach, where treatment is carefully planned and customized for each client based on their individual needs and strengths. Our collective ethos extends to caring for the well-being of each of our team members. Together, our staff is fostering a warm and inclusive organizational culture that embraces individual perspectives, encouraging active participation, and open feedback to facilitate ongoing improvement.

As a trusted behavioral health organization committed to providing care in the community since 1955, we offer an array of comprehensive services for youth, adolescents, and adults. Our Psychosocial Rehabilitation helps individuals with complex mental health needs develop social, vocational, and life skills to improve independence and quality of life.

Job Scope: The PSR Group Facilitator is responsible for planning and leading daily group programming for clients with serious and persistent mental illness, including Wellness Center, Community Support, and Co-Occurring groups. The role includes completing assessments and treatment plans, providing supportive counseling and crisis intervention, and ensuring services meet Medicaid Rule 140/132 standards. The facilitator documents services within 48 hours, maintains billing expectations, assists in training interns, and collaborates with the PSR Supervisor to support departmental goals. This position also engages in outreach, attends required meetings and trainings, and upholds the agency’s mission and values.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups throughout the week for intensive programming in the PSR department
• Must be able to complete assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes according to agency policy
• Participate in running Wellness Program and adjust programming according to client needs
• Provide counseling to those in PSR program
• Participate in other PSR events and responsibilities

Performance Requirements

• Understanding Recovery and having the ability to clearly define Recovery for people possessing a wide range of skills and abilities.
• Ability to lead a module-based skill development group.
• Organizing and facilitating a variety of on-site and off-site activities (CSG Groups) which enable people to develop relationship skills, to learn constructive hobbies and to function with increasing levels of independence.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport in relationships with PSR/Wellness clients.
• Ability to impart information in a clear and understandable fashion.
• Sufficient knowledge of mental illness and human behavior to be a teacher, an intervention agent when necessary, and a provider of clinical information to other providers and surveyors.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human service field
• One year clinical experience
• PSR experience preferred
• Valid Illinois driver’s license, insurance, and automobile

Schedule

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm (21 hours a week).

Ecker Center for Behavioral health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work the hours as posted? (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. 21 hours/week.)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22