Licensed Group Leader: Mental Health & Recovery Coach

River Edge Behavioral Health; Blandy (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Milledgeville, GA is seeking a Group Leader Licensed/Certified to support clients and families on their recovery journey. You will lead individual and group skills-development sessions, provide education on symptom management and daily living skills, and connect clients with community resources to promote independence.

You will document progress in the EMR, participate in discharge planning, and collaborate with the River Edge treatment team to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, sociology, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• One year of experience in a lower-level or equivalent position, as applicable to agency requirements.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Client Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients by coordinating necessary services, connecting them with appropriate resources, and assisting in resolving emergencies or crisis-related concerns.
• Client Assessment and Information Gathering: Collect and document relevant information about clients through interviews, observations, and reviews of available records.
• Skills Development: Facilitate individual and group skills-training sessions to help clients develop essential life skills, address functional challenges, support recovery, and improve their ability to live independently.
• Treatment Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized treatment and care plans in collaboration with the appropriate treatment team members.
• Client Progress Monitoring: Monitor, evaluate, and document client progress toward measurable goals outlined in treatment and care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Observation and reporting

Client advocacy

Group facilitation

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology/related field

Master's degree in related field

One year of related experience

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health in Milledgeville, GA is seeking a Group Leader Licensed/Certified to support clients and families on their recovery journey. You will lead individual and group skills-development sessions, provide education on symptom management and daily living skills, and connect clients with community resources to promote independence.

You will document progress in the EMR, participate in discharge planning, and collaborate with the River Edge treatment team to ensure