APP Group Leader

The Guidance Center Inc; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

KPERS Retirement System

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Insurance: Aflac, Life, Legal Shield,

Job summary

The Guidance Center in Kansas is seeking an Adult Psychosocial Group Leader to join our interdisciplinary team. This role serves adults in our Adult Psychosocial Program, with evenings required (1+ day per week after 5 pm).

We offer a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement support; flexible scheduling and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or human services preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for client goal attainment across life domains.
• Facilitate adult psychosocial groups and assist with curriculum development.
• Engage clients and caregivers; meet clients individually when needed.

Skills

Group facilitation

Case management

Client advocacy

WRAP planning

Resource navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or human services

Job description

Description

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking an Adult Psychosocial Group Leader to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. This position provides services toSPMIandSMIadults who areparticipatingin the Center’s Adult Psychosocial Program. Evenings Required (1+ days per week after 5 pm).

Pay and Benefits:

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive hourly rate of $26.89 to $29.37, depending upon qualifications.

Primary Duties:

1. Provide ongoing support and follow-through for client goal attainment in the areas of these life domains: home, financial/insurance, vocational/educational, health, relationships, leisure/recreation, and daily living skills, through goal-directed APP activities
2. Facilitate groups as assigned andassistwith development of group program curriculum
3. Provide assertive outreach directed toward engaging andmaintainingclient relationships.Meet clients individually when necessary or assigned.
4. Assistclients and/or caregivers tolocateand use resources to meet defined goals and needs when appropriate
5. Update WRAP plans, including crisis plans as needed and at least yearly
6. Advocate for and with clients as theyseekto achieve their goals and overcome barriers
7. Provide response and support to clients and caregivers when emergencies occur
8. Promote and support clients’ efforts to manage symptoms
9. Assistwith insurance verification, medication appointments, and other routine activities for and with consumers
10. Perform case management activities when necessary or assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

A bachelor’sdegreeis required.Degreein Social Work, Psychology, orhuman servicefieldpreferred.Equivalent work experience in the human services field, or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education, may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:Sixmonthsof paid or volunteerexperience working with individuals in the community

Preferred: experience working with individuals with mental health issues

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.