Group Facilitator- CASAC

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,054 - 35,569; Full time

Job summary

A health and human services agency in New York is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead treatment groups and educational workshops. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, facilitating counseling sessions, and ensuring client participation. Ideal candidates will have an OASAS certification, a high school diploma, and experience in group facilitation within an Opioid Treatment Program. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in facilitating groups within an 822 Opioid Treatment Program.
• Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care.
• Experience working with co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans with Program Director or Clinical Supervisor.
• Ensure groups start on time and maintain schedules.
• Facilitate group counseling and family sessions.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Crisis intervention

Client engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Join to apply for the Group Facilitator role at Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Overview

Group Facilitator: $24.72-$25.82 per hour

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually. The Group Facilitator will be responsible for facilitation treatment groups and education workshops including keeping all required documentation up to date.

The Role

Under general direction, the Group Facilitator will work in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans in concert with Program Director or Clinical Supervisor.
• Ensures groups start on time and run as scheduled.
• Facilitates group counseling, family sessions and encounter groups as requested.
• Uses the agency’s Electronic Health Record to input information on client’s participation in group within a timely manner.
• Facilitate crisis intervention as needed.
• Implement strategies to increase patient’s participation.
• Adheres to multidiscipline treatment recommendations that are incorporated into treatment plans.
• Informs counseling staff of any relevant clinical concerns regarding a patient that may have arisen during group participation.
• Participates and takes a leadership role in Treatment Plan Reviews and Case Conferences.

Qualifications

• OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC Certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least One-Two (1-2) years related experience in facilitating groups within an 822 Opioid Treatment Program.
• Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
• Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information.
• Knowledge of Client Rights.
• Knowledge of Code of Ethics.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.