Fee for Service Facilitator

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•New Bedford, MA

8d•Remote

About The Position

High Point’s Massachusetts Impaired Driving (MID) program is a 40-hour program for clients to complete who have a 1st offense OUI/DUI. This is a currently a remote position with tasks including but not limited to facilitating groups associated with a curriculum and completing intake assessments virtually. Position will work closely with MID Administrative Assistants at each site. Ideally, candidates will be open to facilitating up to 2 groups weekly (2 hours each) and completing 2 intakes weekly (90 minutes each) as well. Group and intake times are subject to candidate’s schedule. MID Groups take place after 5 PM on weekdays and any time on weekends. Intakes can take place at any time that works for candidate. High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Requirements

Must present as courteous and professional at all times
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs
Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
Understand and maintain therapeutic boundaries
Reinforce rules in a respectful manner
Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program
Experience with Psychoeducational Groups
Must have time management skills and be organized at completing tasks in a timely manner

Responsibilities

Maintain safety and security of residents and facility
Ensure timely contact of Program Manager/Authorities in event of a crisis/emergency
Work closely with Program Support Staff
Facilitate MID groups using assigned curriculum
Complete Intakes as needed with clients
Complete Progress Reports for clients in group to provide to Probation Department
Complete Group Notes in EHR after every group
Accurately record resident attendance at meetings, appointments, groups, etc.
Attend clinical supervision, required staff meetings and trainings
All other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.