Group Facilitator

Description

Are you looking for a career where you can truly make an impactful change in people's lives? Do you know someone impacted by mental health? You can be the change and positivity that someone may need. Here at Crownview we treat an array of adults who suffer from mental health disorders by providing residential mental health treatment in a safe and highly structured environment where every client receives superior clinical care and is met with compassionate support from dedicated professionals. Which can be you! We empower our employees through comprehensive clinical and in-house training, fostering valuable and transferable skills. Internal advancement opportunities are also available for those seeking to grow their careers in mental health. Crownview offers a supportive team environment where collaboration and employee engagement are highly valued. Our management team is readily available to provide assistance and guidance.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Full-time

Tentative Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm In Person

Hourly Wage: $22.00-$28.00/hour DOE

Start Date: TBD

Requirements

SUMMARY

The Group Facilitator at CCI/CPI plays a crucial role in leading sessions on mental health, wellness, addiction education, relapse prevention, and other relevant topics within their scope of practice, under the guidance of the Clinical Director/Supervisor. In addition to managing a weekly group, the facilitator collaborates with clients to explore self-discovery and empowerment themes in a supportive environment that fosters social connections, aiding members in enhancing their mental well-being and achieving personal objectives.

AGE/CLIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Client Population Served: Adult (18 & older)

Population Served: Persons meeting DSM5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness, and psychiatric illness with or without substance use disorders.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

• Adheres to all CPI/CCI Policies and Procedures
• Conducts self in a manner that represents CPI/CCI's values
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental and CPI/CCI concerns
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide a safe space for the expression of anxieties and exploration and sharing of experience
• Demonstrate appropriate communication and leadership skills
• Promote a consensus-building approach where every member has a say in the structure of the group
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the individual needs of the client members.
• Develop and support the activities of the Group
• Maintain the Health and Safety of the group ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to
• Support the client members to develop their own mutual support network outside of the group if they wish to do so
• Encourage members to get involved in new hobbies and activities to improve their mental health
• Promote the rights, responsibilities, and recovery of client members
• Provide I-I support to members as necessary
• Complete all necessary paperwork (daily group notes within 24 hours)
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• CADC, CAADE or Equivalent AODS Certification recognized by DHCS or Registered or Licensed Counselor or Therapist
• One (l) year experience working in a program serving persons with Substance use and /or mental disabilities
• Attainment of at least 1 8 years of age
• A Health Screening with negative TB Test Results
• Current Basic Life Support Certification First Aid
• Current CPR certification
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient with individual and group counseling on chemical dependency issues
• Knowledge of community resources
• Possess excellent rapport-building skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Technical/computer skills
• Time management
• Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position
• Basic knowledge of PC software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred
• Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands
• Must possess a reading and writing level that provides for clear expression and/or understanding of assignments related to job description
• Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility
  
  

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (ADULT, 18yrs+)

• Allows client to maintain control; involves client in decision-making and planning of care, as appropriate to condition and situation
• Encourages participation in care
  
  

Promotes a Safe Environment

• Performs duties in a manner that upholds OSHA standards for exposure control
• Follows infection control policies and procedures
• Adheres to facility and department safety policies
• Reports all potential safety risks
• Completes incident reports
• Supports employee health and infection control policies
• Responds correctly to codes and drills
• Maintains refrigeration temperature log
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner
• Maintains equipment in proper working order and follows correct procedures in equipment use
  
  

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
• Completes annual education requirements
• Maintains regulatory requirements
• Maintains client confidentiality always
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the program
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of expected adult vital signs
• Recognizes abuse/neglect potential
• Encourages family support
• Recognizes/respects concerns over interruption of work/plans/separation from family, etc.
• Recognizes fears regarding potential lifestyle changes
• Encourages verbalization of fears and anxiety; maintains age-appropriate communication
  
  

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals. When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed always. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.

Eeoc Statement

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.