THERAPIST (BA/BSW)

Foundations Recovery Network; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health services organization in Kentwood is seeking a dynamic Group Facilitator to provide engaging therapeutic sessions aimed at relapse prevention and various therapy techniques. This PRN role requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, with a Master's preferred. Candidates should possess strong group facilitation skills and experience in clinical documentation. Flexibility in scheduling is essential for this position, which plays a critical role in patient education and support.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health and addiction services required.
• Timeliness in submitting group therapy notes is essential.
• Experience in mental health or addiction services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions focusing on relapse prevention and various therapeutic techniques.
• Document patient progress and group activities accurately.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Facilitate psychoeducation groups weekly and as needed; document groups and guest therapists.
• Relay clinical information related to intake to treatment programs.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary and prioritize safety.
• Prepare for and facilitate psycho-educational groups and document resident progress.
• Observe all confidentiality regulations.

Skills

Group facilitation skills

Knowledge in clinical documentation

Crisis intervention

Patient orientation

Confidentiality adherence

Education

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

Masters preferred

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, DBT, ACT, music therapy, art therapy, and/or other therapy based group sessions.

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 Psychoeducation 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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