Massachusetts Impaired Driver Program - Group Facilitator - PER DIEM!
General Description
This position is responsible for facilitating groups for the Driver Alcohol Education program. This position may require work at sites throughout Berkshire County.
Essential Job Functions
Direct Care
- Work collaboratively with the program coordinator, updating on clients' participation in the program
- Facilitate psycho-educational groups using a core curriculum
- Update records including admission and discharge forms and group notes, eight-week evaluations, and complete exit interviews
- Make treatment recommendations and referrals as appropriate
- Inform clients when they are behind on payments
Administrative
- Participate in all relevant staff and treatment meetings, scheduled supervision, and interagency committees
- Update supervisor on collateral services as needed
- Maintain safety and quality of site and report any incidents or accidents to supervisor
- Ensure compliance with DPH and all agency policies
- Oversee accuracy of records and maintain record-keeping standards
Qualifications
A master’s degree in one of the following disciplines or a closely related field: clinical psychology, education-counseling, medicine, psychology, psychiatric nursing, rehabilitative counseling, social work, and who has a minimum of one year of supervised substance abuse counseling experience
Or a Bachelor’s degree in any of the listed disciplines and a minimum of two years of supervised substance abuse counseling experience
Or a recognized certification or licensure, such as a CADAC or LADC including 4,000 hours of clinically supervised counseling of individuals with substance use disorders including at least 220 documented hours of supervision.
Computer knowledge and skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to multi-task and work with a wide variety of people
Knowledge of community services
Ability to write clear and concise reports
Ability to make independent decisions based on defined treatment goals
Valid driver's license and use of vehicle
Working Conditions
Works in office; temperature regulated
Travel to all outpatient sites may be required
Physical Conditions
Manual & visual dexterity; correctable
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Weekday evening availability