Group Intervention Specialist

GROUP INTERVENTION SPECIALIST POSITION SUMMARY

To perform the duties of a Group Intervention Specialist, you must have a good understanding of Behavioral Health. You will also possess the ability to do basic documentation and programming. Also, you must possess good decision-making skills, emotional intelligence, be a team player, and respect confidentiality. The Group Intervention Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the behavioral, emotional, and social development of individuals in a correctional facility by facilitating evidence-based group programs. This position is responsible for delivering structured group interventions that promote rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and support the development of pro-social skills. The specialist works closely with mental health and correctional staff to provide a safe and therapeutic environment.

GROUP INTERVENTION SPECIALIST MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or related field
• Experience in Behavioral Health, Social Services, or Psych
• Two (2) years of experience in therapeutic recreation or related field providing programming for persons who have a mental illness is preferred.
• Experience working in a correctional mental health setting preferred.

GROUP INTERVENTION SPECIALIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works under clinical supervision and requires knowledge of behavioral healthcare programs and program techniques
• As a Group Intervention Specialist, you will work with a variety of clients that include those with mental health diagnoses, substance use disorder, criminogenic thinking, etc. through a variety of programs
• Notify Behavioral Health Director/Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner of problems requiring attention/intervention
• Work with individuals in group settings to provide counseling, guidance and education
• Work closely with co-facilitator to discuss the subject matter with individuals
• Conduct clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual treatment plan using clinical intervention strategies within your scope of practice and directed by supervision
• Provide psychosocial group interventions as prescribed on the individual treatment plan
• Consults with other institution staff regarding the behavioral health caseload, inmate’s institutional adjustment and service needs
• Attends meetings as assigned
• Attends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development
• Shall include evening and weekend coverage as scheduled
• Other duties, as assigned

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account