AMH Facilitator- GRHS, Savannah, Ga.

Georgia Department of Revenue•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The AMH Facilitator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams in an acute inpatient setting serving adults with severe mental illness, trauma histories, impulse control issues, substance abuse issues, and interpersonal challenges. The role facilitates multidisciplinary treatment teams and works with team members to develop, implement, and regularly update strength-based patient treatment plans according to progress toward identified goals. The facilitator enrolls patients in psychosocial interventions suited to their treatment and recovery needs and reviews critical incident reports to assess whether interventions are needed to promote safety and improve patients’ treatment experience. Collaborative communication is essential. The role is with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Employment is contingent on a national and state background check. Depending on the position, evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure, and certifications may also be required. Listed possible evaluations and vaccinations include drug screening, TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination; limited exemptions may be available for documented medical contraindications or religious objections.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and six years of related experience; or two years of experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Counselor 3 (HCP102) or an equivalent position.
The posting also lists minimum qualifications of a master’s degree in a related field and two years of job-related experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of job-related experience; or one year of experience at the lower-level Behavioral Health Counselor 2, Licensed (HCP221).
Applicable licensure or certification is required, and some positions may require certification or licensure.
Collaborative communication skills.
Ability to work with adults experiencing severe mental illness, trauma histories, impulse control issues, substance abuse issues, and interpersonal challenges.
A national and state background check is required as a condition of employment.
Depending on the position, required evaluations or vaccinations may include drug screening, TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination.

Nice To Haves

Licensed professional.

Responsibilities

Facilitate multidisciplinary treatment teams in an acute inpatient setting.
Work with the treatment team to develop and implement strength-based treatment plans for patients.
Regularly review and update treatment plans to reflect patients’ progress toward identified goals.
Enroll patients in psychosocial interventions targeted to their treatment and recovery needs.
Review critical incident reports to assess the need for interventions to support safety and enhance patients’ treatment experience.
Communicate collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members.