Group Facilitator - Laguna Beach, United States - SoCal Detox

SoCal Detox

Verified Company

Laguna Beach, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Group Facilitator-Job Description

Department:
Clinical

Job Status:
Regular Full Time/ Part Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:
Clinical Director

Grade/Level:
Entry $20 DOE

Amount of Travel Required:
none

Work Schedule:
See Below

Positions Supervised:
none

***Group Facilitators are responsible for coordinating and providing clinical group services to all residents during scheduled shifts. The Group Facilitator provides both curriculum and non-curriculum based groups when scheduled. The Group Facilitator reports all issues directly to supervisor as they arise and completes documentation within specified time frames.
Must be comfortable with taking residents on weekend outings, and have a valid diverse license.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

Uphold and enforce SoCal Detox standards, policies and procedures, resident rights, and professional code of ethics and conduct.
Prepare and complete comprehensive interpretive clinical summaries within EMR / Group notes.
Prepare and complete clinical documentation accurately and within appropriate time frames.
Intervene during crisis intervention situations when requested.
Participate in the agency's Orientation training, staff meetings, and inservice training.
Adhere to 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.
Exercise awareness in cultural competency, resident satisfaction, quality of services, resident needs, and overall health and safety staff and residents.

Competencies:

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors, utilization review, managed health care clinicians, medical and mental health professionals.
Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with residents.

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Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize work load, and documentation in Kipu EMR

Education:

Preferred AA or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the Human Services or Behavioral Health

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Registered as an AOD intern or a RADT-1 Intern required:

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification Desired.

Experience:

12 years experience in the field of addiction and mental health or equivalent human services work experience preferred.

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1 year experience running groups at an inpatient substance abuse setting preferred:

Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment a plus

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in KIPU Systems Resident Management Software

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Able to navigation electronics and multiple software programs effectively

Certificates & Licenses:

Valid Driver's License
CPR/First AID Drug and Alcohol Counseling Credential or Internship Required.

Other Requirements:

Negative TB test results within past year
Medical Clearance to work within past year
Ability to pass preemployment and random drug screenings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently:
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time hrs/day)

Standing
Walking
Sitting
Transverse Stairs
Handling / Using Fingers

Occasionally:
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time hrs/day)

Reach Outward
Reach Above Shoulder
Squat or Kneel
Bend or Twist

Other Physical Demands:

Ability to lift/carry 2050 lbs, Ability to push/pull 2050 lbs
Moderate frequency of computer keyboarding,
Moderate frequency of viewing a computer monitor
Daily cleaning including but not limited to: wiping, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, washing dishes

- and shopping as necessary including pushing of carts and carrying grocery boxes/bags.

Conducting garbage disposal, recycling, and collection.
Occasional walks, hikes, and sports outings with residents for physical activities.
Driving clients to and from offsite groups and outings per the weekly clinical schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed during day and night shifts primarily in residential detox facility.

This includes work in facility office as well as the grounds of the entire facility including upstairs resident rooms, clinical office, and laundry room that are accessed via staircase, and outdoor grounds.

Group Facilitators periodically drive residents in company vehicles for outings and recovery meetings. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations.

BLOOD/FLUID EXPOSURE RISK:

Some job tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissue. Staff must wear gloves and follow infectious control pr