Inpatient Group Facilitator (Santa Rosa)
About The Position
Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH), formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, is a 144-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving adolescents and adults in the Santa Rosa and Northern California region. The hospital treats mental health conditions and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. The Inpatient Group Facilitator conducts therapeutic, psychoeducational, and rehabilitative groups for acute psychiatric inpatients. Working on an as-needed basis, the facilitator supports the interdisciplinary treatment team and provides evidence-based interventions to promote stabilization, coping skills, and discharge readiness. The role requires sound clinical judgment, professionalism, good clinical practice, and support for other departmental needs. The facilitator maintains knowledge of occupational health hazards, including bloodborne pathogen exposure, and participates in further training.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling (MFT), or Psychology; certification as a Music Therapist, Art Therapist, or Yoga Instructor; or a bachelor's or master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS) or Occupational Therapy (OTR/L).
- Current CPR certification, or obtain it during the initial orientation period.
- Complete a verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program approved by the CNO.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Show sensitivity and willingness to interact with people from varied social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to collaborate and to lead, influence, and motivate others.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of behavioral health experience.
- Experience working with people with Severe Mental Illness.
- Group facilitation experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead therapeutic, coping skills, relapse prevention, and psychoeducational groups.
- Document patient participation, engagement, and progress toward treatment goals in the Electronic Health Record within California Title 22 timeframes.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers to align group topics with patient treatment goals.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and use de-escalation techniques when patient agitation occurs.
- Focus group interventions on symptom management and transition planning back into the community.
- Comply with HIPAA and LPS guidelines.
- Carry out job responsibilities while maintaining appropriate boundaries and a professional demeanor.
- Perform related duties as requested.
- Uphold the organization's ethics and customer service standards.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Life insurance, with supplemental life, term, and universal plans also available
- Short- and long-term disability, with additional buy-in opportunities
- PTO plan with holiday premium pay
- Discounted cafeteria meal plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
