Group Facilitator (MHT)

NewVista Behavioral Health•Dayton, OH

2d•Onsite

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

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