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Amatus Health · 5 hours ago

Substance Abuse Group Facilitator-CDCA required

Toledo, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Amatus Health is focused on providing effective treatment for patients with substance use disorders and mental health diagnoses. The Group Facilitator will work alongside the clinical team to facilitate group sessions, document patient progress, and assist in achieving treatment goals.

Addiction TreatmentHealth CareHospitalMental HealthWellness

Responsibilities

Reinforce stated treatment goals and objectives that are measurable

Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews, demonstrating adequate preparation and understanding of patient issues, progress, areas of resistance, positive and negative strategies, etc

Document the patients' progress accurately as it relates to treatment goals and objectives

Assist patients in gaining group process skills

Address problem behaviors

Utilize experiential techniques effectively

Conduct educational groups effectively

Adhere to time schedules

Assist patients in understanding treatment goals

Give patients a clear picture of where he/she stands with regard to progress toward recovery as seen by the therapist and the multidisciplinary treatment team

Bond with patients and elicit respect

Adapt to different types of patients

Be effective in finding needed resources

Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely to include general and DAP notes

Accurately share information in team meetings

Assist in ACA/AMA blocking with the Clinical and Operations department

Report to the Clinical Director or Director of Clinical Programming for all emergencies and/or concerns

Remind patients of the program rules and regulations as necessary and report infractions appropriately

Complete all assigned documentation in a neat, accurate and timely manner

Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care

Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining boundaries

Always maintain professional demeanor

Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage patient behavior

Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the organization's privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a health care provider

May access protected health information (PHI) and other patent information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other company operations

Report any concerns regarding company policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of the policy to their supervisor

Qualification

CDCABehavioral health experienceAddictionsCommunity health resourcesEmergency proceduresWithdrawal stagesLawsRegulationsFlexibility

Required

College degree from accredited university

2+ years' experience working in behavioral health

CDCA

Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications

Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence and positive cultural identity

Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose

Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage

Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction

Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team