Inpatient Group Facilitator (Santa Rosa)

About the Role

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (SRBHH) is a 144-bed acute psychiatric inpatient facility serving adolescents and adults in the Northern California mental health system of care. We treat mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic, coping skills, relapse prevention, and psychoeducational groups for acute psychiatric inpatients (adults and adolescents)
• Chart patient participation, engagement, and progress towards treatment goals in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) within California Title 22 timeframes
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers to align group topics with patient treatment goals
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and utilize de-escalation techniques if patient agitation occurs
• Focus group interventions on symptom management and transition planning back into the community
• Comply with HIPAA and LPS guidelines
• Consistently carry out job responsibilities while maintaining appropriate boundaries and professional demeanor
• Perform related duties as requested
• Uphold the organization's ethics and customer service standards

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling (MFT), Psychology, Certified Music Therapist, Certified Art Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor, or a Bachelor's/Master's in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS) or Occupational Therapy (OTR/L).

Experience: Two years of behavioral health experience and experience working with Severely Mentally Ill and Group Facilitation preferred.

Certifications: Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or obtained within initial orientation period. Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO.

Skills

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization

Physical Requirements

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer
• Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information
• Vision: see details of objects at close range
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day
• Lift up to ten (10) pounds

Pay

• Activity Therapists (Music, Art, Recreation): $44.00–$51.70 per hour
• Associate Therapists: $49.00–$51.70 per hour
• Licensed Therapists: $60.00–$64.63 per hour

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement