Summary: 

The Group Facilitator is responsible for providing group therapy to clients in CT Renaissance's residential 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.  

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. 

• May perform other duties assigned by supervisor. 

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.