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Burrell Behavioral Health Group Facilitator in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Job Description:
The Group Activity Facilitator is responsible for assisting the Clinical Team in assigned treatment procedures. The Group Activity Facilitator is responsible for providing education and supervision to clients/patients while modeling appropriate behavior and providing a safe/therapeutic environment.
Essential Job Functions:
Prepares and presents in approved format, educational materials to clients.
Provides an environment for learning and discussion that is safe, supportive, respectful, and culturally sensitive.
Acquires adult education training as identified and scheduled by supervisor.
Evaluates and communicates client participation in groups to team members.
Documents client attendance, level of participation, synopsis, and summary of each group facilitated.
Observes and maintains standards in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
Documents services appropriately and timely using agency approved formats in an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. Documenting services that clearly describe the need for the service, the intervention provided, the date, actual time and setting of the service, and the individual’s response to the service.
Immediately reports situations, which in the reasonable judgment of the staff may indicate an immediate threat to the physical or psychological wellbeing of clients or staff immediately or as prudently possible to supervisor or other, available supervisory person.
Regular and consistent attendance is an essential job function.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in groups and public settings is essential.
This position requires excellent communication skills and an ability to facilitate education groups for adults.
Staff must demonstrate intellectual vigor and communication skills in the interpretation and presentation of clinical subject matter.
Must promote positive morale through a congenial, supportive attitude toward clients and peers.
Exhibits initiative, innovation and creativity resulting in improved clinical outcomes and client comprehension of issues as well as improved clinical operating efficiency of their work focus or the agency as a whole.
Demonstrates concern for and sensitivity to the needs of clients and staff; appears to leave a favorable and lasting influence on clients; puts forth an effort to improve self as well as to develop and recognize others; and enhances the image of their department and of the organization.
Experience and Education Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field;
OR
High School or General Equivalency Diploma and two (2) years responsible employment history.
Employees in this position may be required to apply for Missouri Associate Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) credential.
Supervisory Requirements:
- None
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
All training requirements including Relias Learning at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Employees are required to maintain the certifications and/or licenses possessed when hired and those gained while an employee of this Agency. Any lapsed certification or license may be grounds for discipline, removal from a position, or termination of employment. A Class E Driver’s License may be required. Current certification in CPR/First Aid may be required. Must respect and maintain confidentiality of all aspects of client treatment.
Physical Requirements:
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees