Recreational Therapist / Group Facilitator

AMFM Healthcare is looking for Recreational Therapists/Group Facilitators to join our amazing and compassionate team! AMFM Healthcare's Recreational Therapists/Group Facilitators run various experiential groups, such as yoga, art, horticulture, music, etc. The Recreational Therapist/Group Facilitator is a professional that facilitates weekly group sessions utilizing evidence based practices for AMFM Healthcare’s core behavioral health programs. Recreational Therapists/Group Facilitators have experience working with acute clients that often have co-occurring mood disorders, substance use, and various mental health diagnoses.

This position would work on-site providing in person services to our adult residential behavioral healthcare facilities in southern Orange County, California. The ability to have flexibility for working evenings and weekends are preferred.

About Us

After the tragic loss of a beloved son due to mental illness, A Mission for Michael (AMFM Healthcare) was created with the vision of preventing such hopelessness in the lives of others. Our team is composed of individuals who have both the qualifications and the passion to take care of severe mental illness. In the field of mental healthcare, A Mission for Michael is unique. As you enter our facilities, you’ll soon notice that we’re different from most mental health treatment centers. With an intensive focus on clinical evidence-based treatment, along with personalized and compassionate care, we offer mental health treatment that changes lives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or GED

2. Preferred Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or field relevant to their specialty from an accredited university.

3. Acceptable Credentials (Desired) - Certificate or Licensure within area of Group Facilitators expertise (e.g. Trauma Informed Therapy, Certified Meditation Instructor.)

4. Hands-on experience in Groups working with clients with mental health and addiction issues.

5. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

6. Flexibility work schedule to meet the needs of the programs.

7. Have reliable transportation to and from work, including between work sites as required.

8. Successful completion of Criminal Background Checks through DSS LiveScan DOJ Fingerprint, in addition to passing the ADP Selective Screening Services background check.

9. CPR/First Aid Certification

10. Current T.B. clearance

11. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 20 lbs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitates groups within area of specialty (Clinical or non-clinical, such as CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, Trauma Informed Yoga, Music Therapy)

2. Documentation must meet all requirements within policies and procedures

3. Adheres to any and all Joint Commission and WAC standards

4. Communicates directly with supervisory staff.

5. Is an effective team member as part of the overall program and clinical operations, and is able to communicate needs within and between departments effectively.

6. Utilizes treatment team and collaborative approach effectively.

7. Provide therapeutic interventions relevant to their field of expertise during group sessions effectively.

8. Maintain Electronic Health Records to reflect the course of treatment and provide required documentation as required by company policy, including completion of documentation within the agencies 24 hour standard submission time requirement.

9. Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, training, and other activities, which ensure effective and efficient functioning of clinical operations.

10. Adhere to organizational standards and policies and procedures, code of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice, professional standards, duty to warn, abuse and neglect reporting policies and procedures and exercise professionalism at all times.

AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.