Summary:

• The Group Facilitator is responsible for providing group therapy to clients in CT Renaissance's residential co-occurring program. The Group Facilitator will deliver person-centered, culturally-responsive, trauma-informed services for individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders. Interventions delivered will include, but not be limited to psychoeducational groups, skill building, recovery skills, relapse prevention, and co-occurring disorders. Facilitator is responsible for managing and delivering group content, maintaining client documentation and meeting funder requirements for service delivery.

Connecticut Renaissance Offers a Competitive Salary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a wide array of substance use and mental health oriented groups.
• Utilize motivational enhancement and engagement strategies appropriate to the individual's stage of readiness and desire to change.
• Input all clinical documentation in Connecticut Renaissance's EHR accurately and timely.
• Communicate with treatment team on the status of each client's progress and performance within the program.
• Participate in all required internal and external meetings.
• Provide urinalysis/breathalyzer testing when indicated and within guidelines of monitoring.
• Attend all required trainings to enhance knowledge and skill level
• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervisions
• Adhere to licensing, accreditation and funding source requirements.
• Assist with the development of group content.
• Assist with daily residential tasks including but not limited to head-count, tours, medication monitoring, log book maintenance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge Of:

• Treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Residential treatment and milieu.
• Documentation within an Electronic Health Record.
• Group therapy process and content.

Ability To:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to employ effective organizational skills to meet goals.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, or Human Services.
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in behavioral health field.
• Experience in trauma informed care preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse clients, co-occurring diagnosed clients preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certified

Other:

• Must be dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; and able to interface easily with clients, staff, and referral sources.
• Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20 pound objects and possess the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
• Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.
• Valid CT driver's license.

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.