MILIEU AND GROUP TREATMENT FACILITATOR - CERMAK

Cook County•Chicago, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Milieu and Group Treatment Facilitator assists with planning, developing, and implementing therapeutic services in the assigned mental health program. Orients patients and tracks patient behavior, provides and monitors patient care activities in the milieu, and provides group counseling, and care to individuals with a mentally illness or substance use disorder.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field from an accredited college or university (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Two (2) years of experience in a custodial setting providing group, mental health, and/or substance use disorder services
Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and treatment modalities
Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients and motivates them to cooperate
Ability to function in all clinical areas of the department such as acute care units, sub-acute care units, residential unit, intake, etc.

Responsibilities

Conducts group and specialty counseling sessions as assigned
Leads and/or co-leads community and milieu meetings as assigned
Establishes and maintains a positive environment for learning how to be accountable for one’s choices in a caring community where members can help themselves and each other make positive changes (a.k.a., therapeutic community program)
Accompanies and observes patients during recreational activities, both on and off the unit
Completes clinical documentation, including progress note charting, and staffing notes in compliance with Cook County Health (CCH), work site, regulatory and, where indicated, billing requirements.
Assists with Crisis Intervention under the direction of an independently licensed clinician
Orients new patients and tracks their adjustment to the therapeutic environment
Communicates and collaborates with other CCH staff and community providers regarding patient care issues
Maintains assigned caseload and program statistics
Maintains the clinical integrity of patient records
Attends and participates in team, administrative, and clinical staffing meetings
Attends staff development and departmental meetings as scheduled
Works with a patient to identify treatment goals and treatment progress and shares this information with the independently licensed clinician creating or updating a treatment plan. Reports physical plant and environmental problems to administration to ensure staff and patient safety
Develops and maintains with medical, nursing, administrative, and correctional staff to ensure quality patient care
Adheres to all CCH policies and procedures of the assigned work site and of Cook County Government.
Performs other duties as assigned