PT Group Facilitator / in Bernalillo

Schedule: 24hrs/weekly on-site in Bernalillo, NM

Position Overview

The Group Facilitator is responsible for the delivery of structured psychoeducational programming within a correctional facility setting, including but not limited to anger management, life skills, parenting, and cognitive-behavioral groups designed to reduce recidivism and improve behavioral outcomes. This role operates within a secure correctional environment and works collaboratively with custody and healthcare staff to maintain safety and program integrity.

 

Essential Duties

✓ Conduct structured psychoeducational group session including anger management, life skills, parenting education, substance abuse education, and relapse prevention

✓ Deliver curriculum-based programming

✓ Collect and track outcomes data (attendance, completion rates, behavioral improvements)

✓ Adapt materials to accommodate varying literacy and learning levels

✓ Document participant engagement and behavioral observation

✓ Deliver programming using trauma-informed approaches

 

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

✓ Preferred - Associates or Bachelors degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field  

✓ Required - Minimum one (1) year experience in a correctional setting, community mental health, or substance use settings  

✓ Experience facilitating structured groups

✓ Experience working with justice-involved populations

 

Additional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Competencies

✓ Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients

✓ Excellent verbal and written comprehension

✓ Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities

✓ Excellent organizational skills

✓ Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs

✓ Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

 

Employment Requirements

✓ Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position

✓ Must have current CPR/BLS certification

✓ Must have current TB test (taken within one year)

✓ Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook

✓ Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers

✓ Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

 

Security Requirements

✓ Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

 

Physical/Mental Requirements

This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:

✓ Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs

✓ Ability to position oneself in different spaces

✓ Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.

✓ Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances

✓ Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations

 

Work Environment

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

 

Other

Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and