Flex Group Facilitator (MA/MSW) - PRN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex position - No benefits.

Job summary

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System, a 160-bed hospital within Universal Health Services in Chicago, seeks a Group Facilitator to deliver psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic group sessions for children, adolescents and adults. You will guide participation, address group dynamics, and document progress toward treatment goals within a safety-conscious, confidential environment.

The role reports to the Director of Psychological Services, participates in supervision, and collaborates with milieu

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Experience in group facilitation; inpatient psychiatric setting preferred.
• State license preferred.
• Knowledge of group process, dynamics and safety precautions; CBT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate regular group therapy sessions for pediatric, adolescent and adult patients.
• Document group notes including content, observations and progress toward goals.
• Maintain communication with the Director of Psychological Services and treatment teams.
• Attend clinical supervision and follow daily programming schedule.

Skills

Group facilitation

CBT theory

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Psychology

Licensed or certified in a clinically related field

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

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 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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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Pay Transparency:

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.