Group Facilitator

Company Summary:

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Work schedule:  9:30a to 1:30p - 20hrs a week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide/facilitate substance use and recovery community focused groups in accordance with state laws, licensing/certification boards, and professional ethical guidelines.
• Provide crisis management, de-escalation, and behavior interventions as needed.
• Provide other clinical services and assist with patients as assigned by clinical director.
• Participate in daily treatment team meetings and program staff meetings.
• Ensure that all documentation meets contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC’s documentation policy guidelines.
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
• Provide clinical services for admissions and discharges as needed.
• Understand and abide by State regulations, accreditation standards, as well as all facility and AAC’s policy and procedures.
• Identify, evaluate, and address situations which may be potentially harmful to patients and report any patient or safety concerns to Clinical or Quality Director, Provider, Counselor, and/or CEO.
• Adhere to company code of ethic and maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times.
• Respectful of patient rights as well as understanding of patients unique recovery needs.
• Communicate with all staff, patients, and families using excellent professional written and verbal skills.
• Participate in required clinical supervision, training, and staff meetings.
• Work as a larger interdisciplinary team along with other departments to ensure quality of care.
• Demonstrate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
• Abide by the standards of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
• Maintain upkeep of personal professional licensing, certification, and/or CEU’s as required by state boards without lapse, holds, suspensions, or investigation.
• Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.

Education/ Experience:

• Masters in Behavioral Sciences Required (social work, counseling or psychology) required.
• State recognized (IC&RC) certified alcohol and drug counseling (CADC) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a behavioral healthcare field.
• Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment or motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participate in meetings. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
• Valid driver license and insurable driving record (If driving a company vehicle or if driving personal vehicle for company business; refer to Guidelines for Driving Company Vehicles).

Physical Requirements:

AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees.  The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws

Prolonged sitting at a desk

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time

Certifications and Licenses:

MCAP certification related to substance use counseling preferred

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer.  American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.