Primary Social Skills Group Facilitator

Csdautismservices; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSD Autism Services in Sacramento seeks a Primary Social Skills Group Facilitator (Clinical Leader) to design and supervise evidence-based mental health services for children with autism spectrum disorders. The role includes curriculum design, group facilitation, and supervising Behavior Specialists to ensure high-quality client care.

The position requires a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy with ABA coursework; travel to multiple program sites is

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or MFT (ABA accepted)
• ABA coursework acceptable with Special Education background
• One year of experience in behavioral health or group facilitation preferred
• Knowledge of ABA, ESDM, TEACCH, PECS, PRT is desirable

Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares curricula for social skill groups aligned with client goals
• Facilitates social skill groups and supports second facilitators for larger groups
• Supervises Behavior Specialists and clarifies roles and accountability
• Schedules monthly client calendars and manages group offerings, including Saturdays
• Monitors cancellations, arranges make-up sessions, and coordinates replacements
• Maintains progress notes, billing data, and caregiver signatures per payor rules
• Maintains ongoing communication with CDs, HR, and Regional Director about clients and staff
• Keeps current on autism research and related fields
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other duties as assigned

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication with families

Documentation & reporting

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

ABA coursework

Job description

# **Position Summary**A Primary Social Skills Group Facilitator (Clinical Leader) designs and supervises the provision of evidence-based mental health services and programs for children with autism spectrum disorders and/or similar developmental disabilities in response to physician recommendations in home, school and/or other natural settings.# **Duties & Responsibilities*** Adheres to CSD’s Commitment to Quality Standards.* Designs and prepares curriculum for the social skill group participants that is appropriate to client goals, chronological age, functional age, and interests.* Facilitates social skill groups as well as providing direct supervision and support to Behavior Specialists who serve as the secondary facilitator for groups in excess of 4 clients.* Assures that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are defined and understood by each assigned Behavior Specialist. Evaluates performance of direct reports.* Projects calendar for clients at the beginning of the month and adds additional appointments as clients sign up for groups.* Maintains productivity margin assigned by supervisor. Productivity margins will be based on the needs of the organization and region (e.g., approximately 5.25 hours per billable day). Productivity margins should be composed of social skill group billing. To meet billable expectations, multiple groups need to be offered per day and at least one group on Saturday’s. Attendance should be set to 4-8 clients per group (i.e., with the exception of when client cancellations occur). E-mails should be sent to all Bay Area RDs at the beginning of the month with offerings of group session dates/times so that clients can be added to the appropriate time slots. Productivity margins should be composed predominantly of social skill group hours; however, if productivity cannot be met, other types (e.g. MLS) of hours can be assigned.* Responsible for educating families on the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule with the number of hours that are clinically appropriate for the client. Additionally, is responsible for efficiently and effectively communicating CSD’s policies to families.* Monitors family cancellations and offers them make-up sessions, as well as monitors second facilitator cancellations, and assists to find a replacement so that the session does not need to be canceled.* Maintains appropriate progress notes for group billing hours and converts hours on CSD’s billing program by the conversion deadline.* Completes necessary documentation including session notes and data tracking during the session and renders the session by the conversion deadline. Gathers all caregiver signatures as required by the payor and CSD guidelines.* Meets at least once a month with CDs to ensure CD has all relevant information to write progress/discharge/transition reports and to discuss the current treatment plan, progress, family cancellations, and to address clinical concerns.* Maintains regular communication with Human Resources and the Regional Director regarding administrative concerns involving clients, Behavior Specialists, and/or Clinical Directors.* Remains current regarding new research, current trends, and developments related to autism, special education, and related fields.* Performs other duties as assigned. Attends staff meetings, in-services, training, and other meetings as requested.* Additional job duties as assigned# **Requirements & Qualifications*** Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, ABA* Special Education is acceptable for individuals who also have completed ABA coursework* One year experience implementing behavioral health treatment, preferred experience in group facilitation* Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (\"ABA\"), Early Start Denver Model (\"ESDM\"), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (\"TEACCH\"), Picture Exchange Communication System (\"PECS\") and Pivotal Response Training (\"PRT\")* Ability to travel to and work in multiple program service areas* Reliable transportation is required, for drivers proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification cardPhysical requirements may include but is not limited to:* Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work* Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair* Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening* Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing* Frequent typing, use of computer* Occasional walking around building* Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling* Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds* Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car