Part Time Group Facilitator

NORTHWEST COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE CLINIC•Town of Lincoln, WI

About The Position

Northwest Journey provides community-based treatment and comprehensive intervention and prevention services intended to prevent out-of-home placements and support family stability and individual success. The organization also provides therapeutic support for children, adolescents, and families transitioning back to the community from out-of-home placements. The Group Facilitator plans, implements, and documents mental health groups in compliance with certification guidelines, payer guidelines, and agency standards. The position receives guidance, support, and supervision from the Program Director and Licensed Mental Health Professional.

Requirements

At least one year of experience or formal education related to working with youth who have severe emotional disturbance or mental illness, as required for classification as a Mental Health Support Worker under DHS 40.
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Demonstrated positive and proactive problem-solving skills.
Ability to receive and implement feedback, learn, and adapt.
Ability to work independently and within a team, and to be self-directed.
Ability to generate and maintain a variety of documents using basic Microsoft Office tools/computer programs and/or dictation.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, document, and develop group counseling sessions in accordance with certification, funding-source, and program standards.
Modify mental health groups to meet clients’ age and developmental needs.
Participate effectively in clinical staffings and work as a treatment team member to deliver services to clients.
Maintain an understanding of mental health concepts, psychotropic medications, and client symptomology to identify client needs, implement treatment plans, and provide quality mental health services.
Understand and implement individualized treatment plans.
Provide mental health interventions as necessary and appropriate.
Supervise and treat clients in accordance with least restrictive treatment measures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Day Treatment and Clinical Services Director/Deputy Director.