Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group Leader

Summit Psychological Associates, Inc.; Akron (OH); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

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Benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Descripción de la vacante

Summit Psychological Associates, Inc. seeks a clinician to facilitate Domestic Violence/Anger Management groups for clients referred by the courts. A bachelor's in a human services field is preferred; master's toward counseling or social work is desirable.

Part-time or contract, with potential for full-time, and licensure such as CDCA or LCDC I/II welcome to apply. Groups run 26 weeks with varied day/evening times.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field required or in progress toward master's in counseling or social work.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups preferred, especially anger management.
• CDCA or LCDC I-II licensure welcome to apply.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate 26-week DV/anger management groups with daytime and evening sessions.
• Provide psychoeducation on topics like power and control, anger management, communication, healthy relationships, and substance use impact.
• Complete brief group notes and track participant progress; communicate with courts as needed.

Conocimientos

Psychoeducational group facilitation

Anger management groups

Court-referred client work

Educación

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master's toward counseling or social work

CDCA / LCDC I-II licensure encouraged

Descripción del empleo

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group Facilitator

Summit Psychological Associates, Inc. currently has an opening for a clinician to facilitate our Domestic Violence/Anger Management groups to clients who have been referred by the courts due to domestic violence charges/convictions. A bachelor's degree in a human services field or someone working toward a master's degree in counseling or social work is preferred. This position can be part time or contract and can lead to a full time position. Applicants with CDCAs, LCDC I or II licensure are welcome to apply. Prior experience in facilitating psychoeducational groups is preferred, especially anger management groups.

Summit Psychological Associates runs 26-week Conflict Solutions Groups with various times available during the day and in the evening. The group leader has a manual for the group and the leader would provide psychoeducation on topics such as power and control, anger management, communication and healthy relationships, substance use and its impact on relationships, etc. The group leader would also facilitate discussion of the group topics to assist clients in understanding the topics and incorporating the concepts into their daily lives.

Groups are run separately for male domestic violence perpetrators and for female perpetrators with specialized manuals for the female groups. Group members complete homework for each group session. The staff member would complete brief group notes for each group member, indicating the topic of the group and the group member's participation and progress with the group topics.

The group leader would be provided with training in running the Conflict Solutions groups with both written instructions and ability to sit in on groups and observe prior to leading the group on their own. A clinical staff member would supervise the group leader and would serve as a resource for any questions or support the group leader needed. The group leader would communicate with the courts on client progress and would assist Summit Psychological Associates in gathering outcome data on the group programming.

Summit Psychological Associates, Inc. is a mental health center founded in 1984. Our Mission is to provide comprehensive behavioral health care by a culturally and linguistically competent staff that utilizes evidence-based treatment to promote recovery, dignity and well-being to consumers, their families and the community. We work closely with the court system and probation/parole services to provide services to clients involved with the criminal justice system or with child protective services.

Join our Forensic Services team as we provide the highest quality, cost effective, behavioral health care to individuals, couples, families and organizations. The salary is competitive, and the agency offers a benefits package. SPA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse applicants.

Summit Psychological Associates, Inc. is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its outpatient treatment mental health programs serving adults, children and adolescents, and the criminal justice population.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, evening groups end at 8pm

All clinicians must complete a background check after hired.