Group Facilitator (MHT), Center or School-Based, Dayton

NewVista Behavioral Health • Dayton, OH

3d • Hybrid

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 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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Milieu Management & Approach
• Therapeutic Communication
• Early Childhood Mental Health

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees