Flex Group Facilitator (MA/MSW) - PRN

Universal Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System in Chicago seeks a Group Facilitator to deliver psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic group services to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. You will prepare and lead regular group therapy sessions, guide participation, and monitor dynamics.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, plus prior group facilitation experience. State licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and/or applicable licensure.
• Experience facilitating group therapy and working with psychiatric populations preferred.
• Knowledge of safety, confidentiality, and clinical documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic group sessions for patients across ages.
• Prepare, facilitate, and guide group discussions; address dynamics and participation.
• Document group notes, progress toward treatment goals, and observations.
• Communicate with treatment teams and supervisors to ensure program adherence.

Skills

Group facilitation

CBT knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for quality psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic treatment of pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. This is accomplished through preparation and facilitation of regular group therapy sessions designed to meet patients' needs. The Group Facilitator guides and directs patient participation during group sessions, effectively addresses group dynamics, and observes patients' individual responses to discussion and content. Responsible for documenting group notes including content, individual observations, and individual progress towards treatment goals. Maintains open communication with the Director of Psychological Services, milieu management and treatment teams to support quality service delivery and ensure adherence to the daily programming schedule. Follows all policies/procedures related to release of information and Confidentiality. Regularly attends clinical supervision.

Flex position - No benefits.

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for its diverse population of children, adolescents and adults. Hartgrove Hospital has become the flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc., its parent company. As a leader in behavioral health within UHS and in the Chicago area, Hartgrove Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services.

Hartgrove is a Joint Commission approved and state licensed facility focused on short-term crisis stabilization programs. We provide fully accredited educational programs, comprehensive Activity Therapy, Pet Assisted Therapy, Art Therapy, Horticultural Therapy and Dance Movement while utilizing a holistic treatment approach.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field and/or certified or licensed in a clinically related field.

Experience: Prior experience providing group facilitation. Preferred experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.

Licensure/Certification: State license preferred.

Knowledge: Must have knowledge of group process, dynamics, and group safety precautions. Knowledge in both process and psychoeducation group facilitation. Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy theory and intervention. Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with hospital staff (peers and leadership). Good organizational skills, oral skills, and written communication.

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