Co-Occurring Group Facilitator - Behavioral Health Unit

Description

Behavioral Health
Req #: 38503

~ 40 Hours/week, Full-Time, Day shift ~

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker - Clinical Conditional (LMSW-CC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Conditional (LCPC-c), Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) or Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) is preferred

The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford is a 40 bed, locked unit that provides a 24-hour treatment program designed to provide care for adults ages 18-95 in acute psychiatric crisis. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major mental illnesses and addiction related problems. The program includes voluntary and involuntary levels of care.

Our team of mental health professionals plan and work together with the patient to provide psychiatric care, medical treatment, support, referral for follow-up care, and opportunities for learning and emotional growth.

Summary

The Co-Occurring Group Facilitator role organizes and facilitates a variety of psychoeducational/growth/process based treatment programs for persons whose function is impaired by psychiatric illness, disability and co-occurring disorders.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Education must align with Certification/Licensure.
2. License/Certifications: Certified, licensed, registered or credentialed in a specific health or social services profession required. SMART, CADC or other additional certifications preferred.
3. Experience: Five years of experience working with the psychiatric/co-occurring populations required. Experience in an inpatient setting preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Extensive knowledge of recovery process.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.evan@mainehealth.org