D137 - Peer Group - Group Leader, Non Licensed/Certified

River Edge Behavioral Health•Macon, GA

35d

About The Position

About River Edge Behavioral Health Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. Group Leader – Adult Day Program About River Edge Behavioral Health Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, or developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years, Preferred of related experience or a Master’s degree in a related field. Or one year at a lower level or equivalent position.
Completes/maintains continuing education requirements. Examples include: Mindset CPR/FA/AED, Essential Learning, and others as required.
Good interpersonal skills. Has the ability to observe, record, and report deviations in patient’s conditions.
Good communications skills, both from an interpersonal standpoint and the ability to write/produce written reports/documentations as needed to insure good patient care.
Must be able to lift 16 – 20 pounds whenever needed.

Responsibilities

Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Collects information about clients through interviews and observations.
Utilizes skills trainings with clients in both individual and group sessions in order to help them overcome deficiencies, recover from illness, and better adjust to life.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Insures confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment.
Evaluates client’s physical or mental condition based on a review of information.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plans.
Insures safety and security of clients and co-workers. Must have good knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
Completes doc via EMR in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned.