Group Specialist

Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital•University Heights, OH

About The Position

The Group Specialist facilitates skills groups and provides care coordination for patients. Further, the Group Specialist develops curriculum and facilitates daily skills groups which foster emotional, physical and mental growth of the patients. This role educates and supports the nursing staff with understanding, planning and facilitating groups. The Clinical Services Group Specialist also aids the Bluestone social worker with care coordination to include collaboration with outside mental health and educational providers for the purpose of continuity of care and discharge aftercare planning.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree required, preferably in Social Work
Culturally competent knowledge of treatment planning, family systems, and group therapy
Experience with children, adolescents, and families
Experience in chemical dependency treatment
Knowledge of children’s and family mental health system

Nice To Haves

LSW preferred

Responsibilities

Development, implementation and management of curriculum
Treatment planning
Care coordination
Case management
Aftercare planning
Crisis intervention
Collaborate with other treatment team members regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs in a timely and consistent manner
Educate and support Bluestone nursing staff with the planning, understanding, and facilitation of groups
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards
Provides assistance and back up support to the inpatient social workers, Intake and other aspects of the inpatient program, as directed
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training
Maintain all required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards
Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care