Group Intervention Specialist
VitalCore Health Strategies•Georgetown, DE
•$54,000 - $56,160•Onsite
About The Position
The Group Intervention Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the behavioral, emotional, and social development of individuals in a correctional facility by facilitating evidence-based group programs. This position is responsible for delivering structured group interventions that promote rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and support the development of pro-social skills. The specialist works closely with mental health and correctional staff to provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or related field
- Experience in Behavioral Health, Social Services, or Psych
- Two (2) years of experience in therapeutic recreation or related field providing programming for persons who have a mental illness is preferred.
- Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Good understanding of Behavioral Health
- Ability to do basic documentation and programming
- Good decision-making skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Team player
- Respect confidentiality
Responsibilities
- Works under clinical supervision and requires knowledge of behavioral healthcare programs and program techniques
- Work with individuals in group settings to provide counseling, guidance and education
- Work closely with co-facilitator to discuss the subject matter with individuals
- Conduct clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual treatment plan using clinical intervention strategies within your scope of practice and directed by supervision
- Provide psychosocial group interventions as prescribed on the individual treatment plan
- Consults with other institution staff regarding the behavioral health caseload, inmate’s institutional adjustment and service needs
- Attends meetings as assigned
- Attends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development
- Shall include evening and weekend coverage as scheduled
- Other duties, as assigned
Benefits
- Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
