Clinical Group Facilitator (Hybrid)

Preventive Measures•Philadelphia, PA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Group Facilitator is responsible for managing and leading weekly group sessions with client members. Developing of self-exploration and self-empowerment themes within a setting that provides social contact and support, enabling client members to improve their mental health and achieve personal goals. This is a part-time position, scheduled for up to 10 hours per week.

Requirements

2-Step TB
FBI Background Check
PA State Background Check
ChildLine Abuse Clearance
Must show the ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate with clients and to remain calm under stress
Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Must be a team-player
Able to work with Microsoft Windows and other software programs, including insurance websites
Bachelor’s degree in Social Wok/Human Service fields (required)
Positive interpersonal skills required
Sits, stands, and walks for extended periods of time
Requires some light lifting.
Good management skills
Thorough understanding of group dynamics and group process
Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical or hospital setting a plus
Master's degree in Social Work/ Human Service fields (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Performs intake assessments, evaluations and referrals of assigned clients, obtaining sufficient information during the evaluation process for clinical assessment and planning.
Presents treatment and service plan to clients following evaluation process.
Provides care necessary as described in department policies and procedures.
Performs appropriate treatment services to assigned clients. Uses interventions with assigned clients which meet accepted standards of mental health care and reflect consideration of treatment plan.
Provides crisis management for assigned cases and is able to provide back up for the program.
Promote a consensus-building approach where every member has a say in the structure of the group
Maintains amount of weekly scheduled client hours as required.
Participates as a treatment team member and maintains a current level of psychotherapy theory and practice.
Attends clinical supervision meetings and staff meetings as scheduled and comes to meetings prepared. Keeps current with professional literature and trends in mental health.
Attends continuing education trainings, workshops, seminars or conferences in order to keep current with evidenced based standards of practice and maintain licensure.
Maintains active communication with identified staff and agencies that share case involvement when appropriate releases are signed.
Maintains appropriate records of service rendered to or on behalf of the client populations served.
Maintains clinical records of all client contacts according to QA &I, State and Joint Commission guidelines.
Produces an evaluation report which effectively addresses the reason for referral and reflects the sound organization and synthesis of fact, impressions and clinical recommendations.
Completes progress notes, reports and correspondence in a timely manner.
Exercises appropriate self-management in the performance of all duties.
Completes client satisfaction tools as required by departmental standards.
Performs thorough Risk Assessment at intake session and as needed thereafter.