Group Facilitator

We are seeking a full-time Group Facilitator to join our team in Baldwinville Massachusetts!

The Group Facilitator is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the attending Clinical Director. He/she will be responsible for conducting groups and works in collaboration with Treatment Team to access patient’s needs.

 Job Duties:

• Conduct educational groups (lectures/videos/discussions) effectively.
• Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews, demonstrating adequate preparation and understanding of patient issues, progress, areas of resistance, positive and negative strategies, etc.
• Document the patient’s progress accurately as it relates to treatment goals and objectives.
• Assist patients in gaining group process skills and Reinforce stated treatment goals and objectives that are measurable.
• Utilize experiential techniques effectively and create atmosphere in which self-disclosure is facilitated.
• Assist patients gain insight into problems and understanding treatment goals.
• Give patient a clear picture of where he/she stands with regard to progress toward recovery as seen by the therapist and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Confront and document counter-productive behavior appropriately.
• Be effective in finding needed resources.
• Maintain clinical records according to program policies and those of licensing and accrediting agencies.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in field of Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Special Education, Health Education, or a related human services field; required. 
• Three to Five Years of work experience in substance abuse and mental health field, preferred.
• Experience with KIPU EMR, preferred.

Abilities/Competencies:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Corporate Integrity & Compliance
• Demonstrate Competencies in assessing:
  • Mental Health
  • Trauma – Abuse – Neglect – Exploitation
  • Suicide - Homicide

Additional Details:

• Inpatient facility
• Adult patient population
• Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance options through NY Life
• Disability options through Aflac
• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Company:

 Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading National addiction and mental health care organization with a full continuum of care, and is Joint Commission Accredited (Gold Seal of Approval). Since our formation, we have grown to be an authority and innovator in the areas of addiction care and mental health treatment serving our communities in 14 locations throughout the United States.

At Banyan, we stand as a leader in providing growth through recovery by having the most qualified team behind the mission. We are a family of individuals that come from diverse backgrounds; however addiction affects all of us in the same way. It devastates lives and families. We came together with a simple mission: to help people break free from the bonds of addiction. We are not a “one fits all place” and we have the experienced staff and infrastructure to truly offer individualized, custom treatment programs that are tailored to fit every need. Not many addiction treatment centers have the ability to offer all levels of care and custom treatment plans.

As full-time members of our team, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, paid time off and the distinction of working with some of the nation’s most respected and accomplished doctors and mental health professionals while directly improving the health and quality of life of our community!

If you're interested in learning more about the position and potentially joining our dedicated team, I invite you to “Apply Now.”  We look forward to learning more about you!

EOE