Group Facilitator/Clinical Support- Veterans & Military Encouraged

 

Banyan Treatment Center has a full-time opening within the Clinical department for a Group Facilitator, Partial Hospitalization Program. The center is located in Laurel Run, PA!

This position would be responsible for conducting groups, covering patient caseloads, biopsychosocial assessments and assisting the clinical department in a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the attending Clinical Director.

 

Schedule(s) Available:

• Full-time 
• Schedule to be further developed. 

 

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading National addiction and mental health care organization with a full continuum of care, and is Joint Commission Accredited (Gold Seal of Approval). Since our formation, we have grown to be an authority and innovator in the areas of addiction care and mental health treatment serving our communities in 17 locations and Telehealth services throughout the United States. 

Banyan came together with a simple mission, to help people break free from the bonds of addiction. Our diverse team have almost all been directly or indirectly affected by addiction, just as the population we serve has. With our vast team of professionals and established infrastructure, we can offer individualized treatment in support of all who come through our doors.

Without support from other trees, the banyan tree becomes exposed and weak- never reaching its full potential. However, with the help of the trees around it, the banyan tree can thrive for hundreds of years. 

Banyan Treatment Centers offers an environment for growth, not only for our clients, but for our professionals, too.

We provide:

• A fast-paced, collaborative work environment that encourages feedback and creative input.
• Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
• CPR Training
• Continuing Education Units- counts towards license renewal!
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meal Incentive Program
• Referral Program
• Full-time employees enjoy:
  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Whole and Term Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability Insurance
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • 7 paid holidays, including a floating holiday to use at your discretion.

 

This Group Facilitator will conduct group and serve as support to the Clinical team. They are responsible for conducting groups, covering patient caseloads, biopsychosocial assessments and assisting the clinical department in a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the attending Clinical Director. 

 Essential Functions:

• Conduct educational groups (lectures/videos/discussions) effectively.
• Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews, demonstrating adequate preparation and understanding of patient issues, progress, areas of resistance, positive and negative strategies, etc.
• Document the patient’s progress accurately as it relates to treatment goals and objectives.
• Assist patients in gaining group process skills and reinforce stated treatment goals and objectives that are measurable.
• Utilize experiential techniques effectively and create atmosphere in which self-disclosure is facilitated.
• Assist patients gain insight into problems and understanding treatment goals.
• Give patient a clear picture of where he/she stands with regard to progress toward recovery as seen by the therapist and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Confront and document counter-productive behavior appropriately.
• Be effective in finding needed resources.
• Maintain clinical records according to program policies and those of licensing and accrediting agencies.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.

Preferences:

• Work experience in the field of substance abuse/mental health.
• Master's degree in social work or a related field; or pursuing Master's degree. 
• CADC/CAP in the Commonwealth of PA, preferred but not required. 

                                           

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local p