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Job Description – Group Facilitator
Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
License/Certificate Requirements: CCAPP, CADTP or CAADE certified or equivalent.
SUMMARY
The Group Facilitator at the Hope by the Sea locations at INFINITI GROUP LLC is responsible for providing group counseling to persons with substance use disorders, which complies with current professional and regulatory standards for the profession. This dynamic, internally-motivated professional will oversee the emotional and behavioral well-being of our clients by establishing rapport, systematically gathering data, applying accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders, and developing and/or implementing comprehensive strength-based group material. Collaborates with other behavioral health team members in treatment planning by applying specialized skills, knowledge and experience of human development and behaviors and social, economic, and cultural systems in directly assisting clients, families and groups to improve or restore their capacity for social functioning. Provides group counseling with the use of psychosocial interventions and psychotherapy, documents services in the clinical record and engages in inter-departmental care coordination. Demonstrates commitment to, and application of, professional code of ethics for his/her credentials/professional status.
AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED
Age of Patient Population Served: Adult (18 & older)
Population Served: Persons meeting DSM5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness
EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES
- Adheres to all INFINITI GROUP LLC's Policies and Procedures
- Conducts self in a manner that represents INFINITI GROUP LLC's values at all times
- Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts
- Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental and INFINITI GROUP LLC's concerns
- Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position
- Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge regarding the disease concept of alcoholism/drug addiction. Experience in working with dually diagnosed clients.
- Performs other duties and tasks as required.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education, Training, and Experience Required:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with persons with substance use disorders.
- Prefer individuals who have maintained at least three (3) years of sobriety (if in personal recovery).
- Current CPR/FA certification
- Current TB Clearance
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Has thorough knowledge of clinical assessment methods and individual and group therapy techniques, and thorough knowledge of residential treatment programs.
- Good facilitation skills that enable them to participate as effective team members in a treatment program.
- Understanding of human behavior and the processes required to facilitate change.
- Must have excellent writing skills as well as the ability to produce comprehensive narrative reports including measurable objectives.
- Must have excellent skills in verbal communication as well as good organization and time management skills.
- Must have familiarity and competency with the computer (i.e., emails, client data entry, etc.).
- Must be customer service oriented with a professional attitude.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.
EEOC STATEMENT
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR a), a) and a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ $27.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27