Group Facilitator

Why Join Us?

Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 17 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.

Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful: to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve. Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.

The banyan tree flourishes when supported by others, thriving for centuries. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we foster an environment that promotes growth for both our clients and professionals alike. 

• Fast-paced, collaborative work environment with room for feedback and creative input.
• Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
• CPR Training
• Continuing Education Units for license renewal.
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees:
  
  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Whole and Term Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion. 

 Job Duties:

• Reinforce stated treatment goals and objectives that are measurable.
• 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.
• Address problem behaviors.
• Utilize experiential techniques effectively.
• Create atmosphere in which self-disclosure is facilitated.
• Conduct educational groups (lectures/videos/discussions) effectively.
• Adhere to time schedules.
• Assist patients gain insight into problems.
• Assist patients in 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.
• Enforce program rules and regulations in a firm but fair manner.
• Confront and document counter-productive behavior appropriately.
• Bond with patients and elicit respect.
• Adapt to different types of patients.
• Identify patient strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintain healthy boundaries.
• Be effective in finding needed resources.
• Maintain clinical records according to program policies and those of licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely to include general and DAP notes
• Demonstrates knowledge of working with clients with substance abuse issues.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.  Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family, and/or Healthcare related field is preferred.
• 3-4 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health field.
• CAP, preferred.
• CPR certification required
• Experience in conflict resolution
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with community resources
• 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