Group Facilitator (MHT), Center or School-Based, Lorain
About The Position
Kids Thrive is currently recruiting a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to serve as a center or school-based Group Facilitator. Kids Thrive is a pediatric day treatment program serving children ages 3 to 10 with expanding services across Ohio. This is an incredible opportunity that will allow you to expand your career with a growing organization. Rate: $18-20/hour THE ROLE The Group Facilitator is responsible for leading groups and supporting the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the Clinical Director while ensuring that the schedule/program is consistently delivered, clients are supervised, safety is maintained, and clients and families are treated with respect and dignity. QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school degree or degree from an accredited college. Combination of education and relevant work experience may be required Experience: Previous experience in a mental health or education setting with young children, with direct experience working with children with mental health or significant behaviors difficulties. Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Handle With Care (HWC) within 30 days of employment. Completion of additional mental health training within 30 days of employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Providing day treatment group services Assists therapist and other providers with daily program delivery Completes daily clinical documentation of provided services Collects all necessary information for quality and program performance measures Responsible for scheduling regular treatment team meetings and transition/discharge meetings when applicable Consistently collaborates with parent/guardians and other members of the treatment team Completion of all required educational and training course Educational/Training Requirements Milieu Management & Approach Therapeutic Communication Early Childhood Mental Health NewVista Behavioral Health is a forward-thinking development and operating company of behavioral health hospitals, substance abuse rehabilitation centers, behavioral health providers and transport operators, as well as outpatient telehealth solutions. The NewVista mission is to inspire hope and deliver holistic care in a contemporary and healing environment. One that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence, utilizing a passionate and highly-trained team of professionals.
Requirements
- High school degree or degree from an accredited college. Combination of education and relevant work experience may be required
- Previous experience in a mental health or education setting with young children, with direct experience working with children with mental health or significant behaviors difficulties.
- CPR certification and Handle With Care (HWC) within 30 days of employment.
- Completion of additional mental health training within 30 days of employment.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Responsibilities
- Providing day treatment group services
- Assists therapist and other providers with daily program delivery
- Completes daily clinical documentation of provided services
- Collects all necessary information for quality and program performance measures
- Responsible for scheduling regular treatment team meetings and transition/discharge meetings when applicable
- Consistently collaborates with parent/guardians and other members of the treatment team
- Completion of all required educational and training course
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
