Group Facilitator

Skywood Recovery; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A mental health services provider in Michigan is seeking a dynamic Group Facilitator experienced in mental health and addiction services. The role involves conducting groups on various therapeutic techniques, including relapse prevention and music therapy. The ideal candidate holds at least a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field. Flexibility is required, as this is a PRN position. Strong group facilitation skills and timely clinical documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health and addiction services.
• Conduct intake assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Ability to document group therapy notes promptly.

Responsibilities

• Teach and perform groups focusing on various therapy types.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups and document resident progress.
• Communicate clinical information related to patient intake.

Skills

Group facilitation skills

Knowledge of clinical documentation

Crisis intervention skills

Education

Bachelor's in psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Social Work

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic and engaging group facilitator who has experience in mental health and addiction services. The Group Facilitator position consists of teaching and performing groups that focus on relapse prevention, CBT, DBT, ACT, music therapy, art therapy, and/or other therapy based group sessions.

The ability to conduct intake assessments and/or biopsychosocial would be ideal.

Group Facilitators need to have strong group facilitation skills and knowledge and experience in clinical documentation and be able to submit group therapy notes in a timely manner. This is a PRN position.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's in psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Social Work required. Masters preferred.

Schedule: Flexible, PRN.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cordially greets and provides direction for patients and guests.
• Cordially greets and provides direction for patients and ensures orientation of new patients immediately upon admission.
• Introduces new clients to therapeutic community.
• Facilitate Psycho-education weekly and on as needed basis. Documentation of groups and guest therapists as needed.
• Communicates all pertinent clinical information and documentation related to patient’s intake process to the treatment programs.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding to escalating behaviors and correctly prioritizing safety concerns.
• Prepares for and facilitates psycho-educational groups and documents resident progress.
• Observes all confidentiality regulations.

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