Group Facilitator

Engage Wellness is an outpatient (PHP, IOP) treatment center located in Bridgeton MO. We are seeking compassionate and hard-working individuals who want to join a family-like team who are passionate about helping individuals recover from drugs and alcohol. Hours are flexible Monday-Friday evenings or day shift.
Essential Duties:

• Provides group therapy for patients and documents the process in the patient record in accordance with facility procedures.
• Ensures that all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is done in a clear, concise and timely manner.
• Provides an appropriate group session format with clear and engaging objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency and addictions and utilizes knowledge and skills to access and meet the client’s treatment needs and requirements.
• Conducts process groups, educational, chemical dependency, and other groups as assigned.
• Ability to work as a team member, demonstrating maturity under stress and objectivity.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Performs in a professional manner and role models a positive image of substance abuse.
• Demonstrates the ability to set appropriate boundaries, defuse intense and chaotic situations to enhance the safety of all involved, manage issue8. Participates in obtaining the client’s informed consent for procedures, treatments, and research, as appropriate.
• Acts decisively and effectively in managing staff, clients, and other employees during emergency situation.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors (preferred)
  LADC I, LADC II, CADC I, CADC II, LSW, or LMHC (preferred)
• Preferred minimum of two (2) years of clinical, substance abuse or mental health work experience.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness and related issues.
• Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with clients with addiction and or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.

Job Types: Contract, Part-time
Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bridgeton, MO

Location: In person