Group Counselor-Masters Level Clinician

Scope

To facilitate group therapy during treatment hours with clients from each of Skyland Trail’s recovery communities and complete related documentation.

Duties

• Utilizes curriculum to plan and facilitate (or co-facilitate) assigned day treatment groups.
• Provides planned and emergency coverage for groups.
• Facilitates groups according to group rules and confidentiality guidelines and redirects group members as needed to address any behavioral concerns in group.
• Collaborates with Assistant Directors and Directors to develop and update relevant curriculum.
• Documents and otherwise communicates client participation in group therapy with the rest of the recovery team.
• Communicates client safety concerns with team members as needed.
• Collaborates with clinical team members as needed regarding client care.
• Develops treatment plans as assigned by supervisor on an as needed basis.
• Assists with group schedule coordination and related tasks as needed.
• Maintains current group description document as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in recovery team meetings as assigned.
• Participates in weekly staff education meetings as assigned.
• Participates in biweekly meetings with direct supervisor for training, administrative purposes, support and case consultation.
• Participates in a variety of consultation team meetings as assigned.
• Practices ethically and complies with facility policies and accreditation standards (i.e., Joint Commission, ORS, etc.)
• Supports treatment team’s efforts to assist and guide clients to achieve the maximum level of independence, while functioning in the least restrictive environment.
• Participates in continuing education.
• Participates in supervision with outside supervisor as appropriate for licensure.
• Provides cross-coverage for groups at adolescent campus as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Group leadership skills and curriculum development
• Knowledge of modalities such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness as they pertain to group therapy
• Crisis management skills and ability to assess clients for safety
• Demonstrates urgency, follow through, organization, effective time management and ownership of work
• Communicates effectively with all stakeholders
• Employs innovative and flexible strategies/thinking to maximize treatment benefits for clients
• Knowledge and ability to enforce HIPAA standards and Skyland Trail Confidentiality Policies