Flex Group Facilitator (MA/MSW) - PRN

UHS•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for its diverse population of children, adolescents and adults. Hartgrove Hospital has become the flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc., its parent company. As a leader in behavioral health within UHS and in the Chicago area, Hartgrove Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services. Hartgrove is a Joint Commission approved and state licensed facility focused on short-term crisis stabilization programs. We provide fully accredited educational programs, comprehensive Activity Therapy, Pet Assisted Therapy, Art Therapy, Horticultural Therapy and Dance Movement while utilizing a holistic treatment approach.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field and/or certified or licensed in a clinically related field.
Prior experience providing group facilitation.
Must have knowledge of group process, dynamics, and group safety precautions.
Knowledge in both process and psychoeducation group facilitation.
Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy theory and intervention.
Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with hospital staff (peers and leadership).
Good organizational skills, oral skills, and written communication.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
State license preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for quality psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic treatment of pediatric, adolescent and adult patients.
Preparation and facilitation of regular group therapy sessions designed to meet patients’ needs.
Guides and directs patient participation during group sessions, effectively addresses group dynamics, and observes patients’ individual responses to discussion and content.
Responsible for documenting group notes including content, individual observations, and individual progress towards treatment goals.
Maintains open communication with the Director of Psychological Services, milieu management and treatment teams to support quality service delivery and ensure adherence to the daily programming schedule.
Follows all policies/procedures related to release of information and Confidentiality.
Regularly attends clinical supervision.