Group Facilitator

Lamar Daily News; Potosi (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks

Job summary

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is seeking a Group Facilitator in Potosi, MO to support the Clinical Team by delivering education and supervising clients in a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will model appropriate behavior, lead group discussions, and ensure processes align with agency policies while promoting well-being and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or closely related field.
• Alternative: High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related work experience.
• Employees may need Missouri Associate Alcohol Drug Counselor credential.

Responsibilities

• Educational Group Facilitation: present educational materials to clients in an approved format.
• Create a safe, respectful, culturally sensitive learning environment.
• Complete adult education training as scheduled.
• Monitor client participation and report to Clinical Team.
• Document attendance, participation, session summaries in EHR.
• Observe agency standards and report threats to safety.

Skills

Group Facilitation

Clinical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Positive Morale

Creativity & Innovation

Client and Staff Sensitivity

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or related field

MAADC credential

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Group Facilitator

Location: Potosi, MO

Department: Recovery

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Group Facilitator plays a key role in supporting the Clinical Team byassistingin assigned treatment procedures. This positionis responsible fordelivering education and providing supervision to clients/patients in a safe, therapeutic, and culturally sensitive environment. The Group Facilitator will modelappropriate behavior,facilitategroup discussions, and ensure the therapeutic process is followedin accordance withagency policies.

This position offers….

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legalassistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuingeach individual’shumanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.

• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Educational Group Facilitation: Prepare and present educational materials to clients in an approved format, ensuring clarity and engagement.

• Safe & Supportive Environment: Create an environment for learning that is supportive, respectful, and culturally sensitive, fostering open discussion and interaction.

• Ongoing Training: Complete adult education training as scheduled by the supervisor to enhance facilitation skills.

• Client Participation Monitoring: Evaluate and communicate client participation in group sessions to the Clinical Team.

• Documentation: Accurately document client attendance, participation levels, session synopsis, and summaries of each facilitated group. Use the agency’s Electronic Health Records (EHR) system to ensuretimelyandappropriate documentationof services provided.

• Adherence to Standards:Observeand maintain standards of practicein accordance withagency policies and procedures.

• Immediate Reporting: Report any immediate threats to the physical or psychological well-being of clients or staff to the supervisor or available supervisory personnel.

• Regular Attendance:Maintainregular and consistent attendance, ensuring a reliable presence in the team.

• Other Duties: Performadditionalduties as assigned by the supervisor or leadership team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Group Facilitation: Ability to communicate effectively in group and public settings, with strong skills in leading education groups for adults.

• Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of clinical subject matter and the ability to present it effectively to clients.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for client interaction and documentation.

• Positive Morale: Ability to promote a supportive, positive attitude toward clients and peers, fostering a cohesive team environment.

• Creativity & Innovation:Demonstratesinitiative and creativity to improve clinical outcomes and enhance client comprehension.

• Client and Staff Sensitivity: Exhibits concern and sensitivity to the needs of clients and staff, leaving a positive and lasting influence.

• Continuous Improvement: Committed to improving self and developing others, contributing to both personal and organizational growth.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• Education:
  Graduate from an accredited college or university with aBachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a closely related field.

OR

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment history in a related field.

• Additional Credentials:
  Employees in this position maybe requiredto apply for the Missouri Associate Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) credential.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.