Group Facilitator (Clinician Day Treatment)

Under supervision, clinician provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, group facilitation, and/or case management services in an integrated, multi-disciplinary primary care setting, located in a community health center. Works collaboratively with other mental health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:

· Provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, and case management including discharge planning; provides therapeutic crisis stabilization services as required.

· Collects data relating to patients through interview, case history, psychological assessments, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify root causes of problems and determines proper the appropriate therapeutic approach or referral to other providers, as appropriate.

· Consults with supervisor, or other behavioral health and medical staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or case management services; refers clients to appropriate service agencies based on medical necessity.

· Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients requiring crisis stabilization or level of care change, specifically for those with acute Mental Health and/or active substance use disorder.

· Refers clients to appropriate community/social service agencies for financial assistance and/or other necessary services.

· Provide outcome measurements as required to evaluate treatment progress and adjust treatment plan as needed.

· Establishes and maintains all aspects of client case file including clinical documentation beginning at intake and throughout client discharge, including closing treatment plans for clients completing day treatment and/or transitioning to outpatient behavioral health services.

· Maintains relationships with referral partners; collaborate with outside treatment providers agencies in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities while engaged in day treatment.

· Works alongside community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.

· If appropriate, provide clinical supervision to Master’s level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, and/or education or consulting services to other patient care professionals.

· As appropriate to the position, perform various administrative functions such as group preparation, assist with scheduling, chart audits for quality improvement, utilization review, and outreach to referral sources, etc.

· Participate in weekly clinical supervision and twice monthly group supervision, attend staff meetings, morning rounds, and multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate to the role.

· Provide psychoeducation, consultation, and in-service training to staff, if/when required.

· Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and commitment to the health center Mission, Values & Standards.

· Provide a description of Day Treatment to new clients.

· Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required. Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission.

· Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards and health center mission.

· Performs other related duties as requires and as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work

· Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or equivalent or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license.

· Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

· Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

· Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling including competencies, principles, methods, procedures, ethics, and standards.

· Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.

· Knowledge of clinical operations and compliance guidelines.

· Familiarity as well as collaboration with community mental health resources.

· Ability to maintain emotional stability during crisis or emergent situations.

· Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to engage and redirect group members as needed and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

· Strong verbal and written communication skills including creating, composing, and editing written materials.

· Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and ability to de-escalate in stressful situations.

· Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic interventions and adjust treatment plans as needed.

· Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights in MA.

· Ability to lead and train staff and/or students, as needed.

Competencies: Individual departments will develop competencies which will be communicated and maintained through CHC’s performance evaluation system.

Supervision Exercised: None

Environmental Working Conditions: Usual working environment found in outpatient primary care office setting. Exposure to blood products, body fluids, cleaning solutions, and medications.

Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.