Job Description

Modern Recovery Services is a fast growing behavioral health provider for virtual intensive outpatient and outpatient services for adults and adolescents. We are looking for a dependable and reliable Group Facilitator to join our team. This is a remote position.



The Group Facilitator role is to support those in recovery from a substance use disorder and/or co-occurring disorders. The Group Facilitator will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. The Group Facilitator will work to develop authentic peer to-peer relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. The Group Facilitator is responsible for the direct supervision and for the safety of all clients.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Group Facilitator will perform assessments, and facilitate IOP group sessions as assigned using industry recognized therapeutic modalities and interventions and complete all required paperwork per timelines established to ensure successful billing of services. The Group Facilitator also maintains a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per company policies, procedures and best practices; communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided to all clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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1. Provides direct support services to include engaging clients in group therapy topics related to recovery, health and wellness promotion, and crisis management.



2. Conducts BPS assessments or screenings with clients to evaluate the nature of their presenting problems in order to determine their needs and develop appropriate treatment plan goals.



3. Develops and provides individual treatment plans; monitors, evaluates and documents client's progress.



4. Has responsibility for intake documentation. Prepares progress notes, event notifications and other documentation regarding clients in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.



5. Monitors caseload daily to ensure required documentation is completed in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to, assessments, treatment plans, case reviews and discharge plans.



6. Facilitates coordination of care to include case review, therapeutic interventions, and client progress in treatment.



7. Completes other tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in a non-related field and at least one year of full-time Behavioral Health work experience, or

Have an Associate's Degree and at least two years of full-time Behavioral Health work experience, or

Have a High School Diploma and at least four years of full-time Behavioral Health work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED

1. Knowledge of software programs for computer use, especially word processing, video conferencing, email, and spreadsheets.



2. Knowledge and experience in counseling and case management.



3. Ability to provide services via video conferencing/teletherapy. Teletherapy may include evaluation, assessment, consultation, treatment planning, case management, coaching, individual therapy and group therapy. Telehealth will occur primarily through interactive audio, video, telephone and/or other audio/video communications.



4. Ability to prepare, implement, and analyze treatment plans and psychiatric reports.



5. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.



6. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, gaining cooperation and resolving conflicts.



7. Ability to plan and organize case workload, manage deadlines of him/herself.



8. Ability to maintain and demonstrate ethical professional standards and demeanor, including the confidentiality of employee and client data, client boundaries, and other sensitive information.



9. Demonstrated competence with, and continued commitment to respect for cultural differences and diversity, protecting client rights.



10. Recognition of the limits of one's own professional expertise and the willingness to seek supervision and/or support, as needed.



11. Makes clinical and organizational decisions with the clients' and agency's well-being and best interests in mind.



12. Provide treatment that promotes client dignity, independence, individuality, strength, privacy and choice, recognizing the unique needs of the client population served by the agency.



13. Recognize obvious symptoms of a mental disorder, personality disorder, or substance abuse.



14. Identify types of medications commonly prescribed for mental disorders, personality disorders and substance abuse, and the common side effects and adverse reactions to medications.



15. Provide ethical and professional services to clients and families ensuring confidentiality laws including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) are adhered to at all times.



16. Recognize, prevent and respond to a situation in which the client may be a danger to himself or others, behaves in an aggressive or destructive manner, is experiencing a crisis situation or medical emergency.





Job Type: Full-time



Benefits:


401(k) with matching Health, vision, and dental insurance Paid time off

Schedule:


Monday to Friday * Flexibility required