Group Facilitator - Day Treatment

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe, comfortable environment and therapeutic milieu for patients.
• Engages with patients in a way aligned with the company’s therapeutic approach.
• Delivers curriculum, as needed, to groups with the ability to communicate and escalate situations appropriately.
• Able to run assigned groups independently. Co-facilitates groups with others as needed by supporting engagement and attendance.
• Presents in a professional way, reflecting the standards of care of Monte Nido.
• Maintains patient safety (including eating-disordered behaviors) during the program day and intervenes with recovery-focused directives when appropriate.
• Participates in and monitors daily meals and snacks with Facilitates Meal Pre-Planning and Meal Process Groups.
• Eats with clients during meals and snacks. Checks in with clients as needed, e.g., if not in attendance.
• Escalates those not in attendance at the group in real time to ensure follow-up with the client.
• Captures and documents in daily reports and patient meal logs, all information, interactions, communications, behaviors, and interventions in a timely fashion.
• Updates group and meal notes within 24 hours, keeping attendance and noting any relevant details.
• Participates in weekly to bi-weekly staff meetings and treatment team to continue personal and professional growth as well as building cohesion amongst the treatment team.
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of a patient’s total needs as a person, and addresses psychosocial, physical, developmental, spiritual, and cultural issues as appropriate for each individual.
• Adheres to and follows the Monte Nido & Affiliates policies and procedures, including work schedule, time and attendance, and time off.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with patients, families, co-workers and all others.
• Maintains the values and philosophy of the mission statement of Monte Nido.
• Recommend quality and/or process improvement initiatives in order to more effectively and efficiently perform the job functions of this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or similar field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant health-related field.
• Group therapy experience preferred.