Clinical Group Facilitator

JOB TITLE: Clinical Group Facilitator

STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director

SUMMARY

AMFM Healthcare Clinical Group Facilitators run various mental health focused groups. The Clinical Group Facilitator is a professional licensed or associate therapist that facilitates weekly group therapy sessions utilizing evidence based practices for our mental health program. Clinical Group Facilitators have experience working with acute clients that often have co-occurring mood disorders, substance use, and severe suicidal ideation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum Education Requirement: Associates degree or equivalent degree in a relevant course of study at an accredited university.

2. Acceptable Credentials (Minimum) - Associate Mental Health Counselor, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker or Substance Use Disorder Professional.

3. Acceptable Credentials (Desired) - Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Substance Use Disorder Professional.

4. Must have active licensure with the California State Department of Health.

5. Hands-on experience in Groups (process, psycho educational), Family Therapy, Individual Therapy (wide range of modalities accepted), and working with clients with mental health and addiction issues.

6. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

7. Flexibility in their work schedule to meet the needs of the programs.

8. Have reliable transportation to and from work, including between work sites as required.

9. Successful completion of Criminal Background Checks through DSS LiveScan DOJ Fingerprint, in addition to passing the ADP Selective Screening Services background check.

10. CPR/First Aid Certification

11. Current T.B. clearance

12. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 20 lbs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitates groups within areas of specialty (Clinical modalities, such as CBT, DBT, etc).

2. Adheres to any and all Joint Commission and CCL, DHS or DHCS standards.

3. Communicates directly with supervisory staff.

4. Is an effective team member as part of the overall program and clinical operations, and is able to communicate needs within and between departments effectively.

5. Utilizes treatment team and collaborative approach.

6. Provides therapeutic interventions during group sessions effectively.

7. Maintains Electronic Health Records to reflect the course of treatment and provide required documentation as required by company policy, including completion of documentation within the agency's 24 hour standard submission time requirement.

8. Attends staff meetings, supervisory conferences, training, and other activities, which ensures effective and efficient functioning of clinical operations.

9. Adheres to organizational standards and policies and procedures, code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures and exercise professionalism at all times.

10. Ability to assess for safety and provide appropriate interventions according to AMFM Policy and Procedure.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Group Facilitation

   1. Opening - Strong start. Set tone. Introductory statement of material to be covered during the class; objectives for the group set.

   2. Room is prepared appropriately for all group members to participate and engage in the discussion or activity.

   3. Curriculum and/or topic is set and approved, evidence based, and materials all prepared.

   4. Staff engages the participants and accurately guides the discussion throughout the duration of the group in order to meet stated group objectives.

2. Clinical Documentation

   1. Knowledge of regulations and guidelines

   2. Prepares accurate and concise notes

   3. Writes comprehensive and clear interpretive summaries

   4. Creates progress notes consistent with treatment plan goals and objectives.

3. Interpersonal Skills

   1. Resolves conflict effectively.

   2. Maintains good relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and stakeholders of AMFM Healthcare.

   3. Communicates in a manner that promotes efficacious discourse between individuals.

   4. Promotes and exemplifies unconditional positive regard as it relates to communication between staff and to outside parties.

4. Communication

5. States messages in a clear and effective manner; listens to others.

6. Ensures that information gets to the appropriate person within the agreed upon time frames.

7. Uses appropriate language that is easy for others to understand.

8. Clarifies the purpose and importance of directives,

instructions, and messages; presents information in a clear and concise manner.

1. Seeks input, listens, and checks for mutual understanding; asks for and provides clarification as needed.

I have received, reviewed, and completely understand the entire contents of this job description. I also understand that this job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. “AMFM Healthcare” is an “at-will” employer. I will be held accountable to uphold the professional image of “AMFM Healthcare” within the community. My concerns are the health and welfare of both “AMFM Healthcare” clients and staff members.