Active Treatment Facilitator

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health facility is seeking an Active Treatment Facilitator to lead therapeutic sessions for clients in a structured program. The role involves documenting progress, implementing treatment plans, and conducting both individual and group activities. Ideal candidates will have experience with therapeutic techniques, mentoring staff, and working with clients with disabilities. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating therapeutic sessions.
• Ability to observe and report on client behavior.
• Experience in crisis intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic groups and mentor staff.
• Implement treatment plans through sessions.
• Document progress of therapeutic sessions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of instructing and assisting clients

Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities

Knowledge of applying laws and regulations

Job description

and the job listing Expires on August 15, 2025

Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) Jane E. Mitchell (JEM) Active Treatment Facilitator are tasked with providing treatment groups for (42) bed, 35 male and 7 female client population housed in the Mitchell building also being supervised under the criminal justice system. The program is designed to meet incarcerated individual’s mental health treatment goals while in a behavioral healthcare setting. The ATF performs therapeutic sessions while documenting progress. The ATF is responsible for assessments and running a number of therapeutic groups daily.

Essential Functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Serves as team leader mentoring less experienced staff and leading therapeutic groups.
• Implements treatment plans through individual/group therapeutic sessions. Chooses activities/topics and leads group sessions.
• Updates written record of therapeutic sessions noting progress/problems/possible solutions.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, using appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Observes/records/reports any unusual behavior/significant behavior changes.
• Plans, conducts/participates in individual/group social activities, on and off campus.
• May work with public/private sector to define/establish employment opportunities for client/patient/resident. Guides/teaches client/patient/resident regarding employment behavior.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings to provide input on client needs, strengths, and weakness and discuss client/patient/resident progress to assist the team’s development of client’s individual program plan.
• Performs preventive maintenance and general cleaning of training materials, work areas, and equipment such as equipment such as/not limited to beds/bed rails/wheelchairs/splints/braces/adaptive mealtime equipment/various assistive technology devices.
• May drive/ride van to transport/accompany client/patient/resident to and from the facility or around grounds.
• May monitor vital signs as directed by professional staff.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Knowledge of instructing and assisting clients in developing functional, social, recreational and vocational skills.
• Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.