Group Therapist

Position Purpose: The Group Therapist supports individuals in their journey towards addressing mental health and recovery from substance abuse and addiction. This role is responsible for leading and facilitating group therapy sessions, providing support, guidance, and education to individuals struggling with addiction, and helping them develop the necessary skills to achieve and maintain sobriety. Education Requirements: Associate's degree or higher in health & human services field. Experience Requirements: Lived experience and/or 2 or more years of experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment services preferred. License Requirements: LSW, LPC, LPCC, LCDC II or higherQMHS III certification requiredCPRS and/or CPI Certification, Mental Health First Aid.CPR certification required, will train upon hire. Knowledge required at time of hire: Knowledge of addictions, mental health and behavioral 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 referral procedures and admittance criteria for health care and community providers.Ability to network and collaborate with healthcare and other social and cultural agencies that can provide services to the clients and families.Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual and the family.Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.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, including: ConfidentialityPatient RightsProfessional Code of EthicsDiscrimination Knowledge of basic mental health treatment & psychosocial education that includes: Trauma Informed CareIdentification of high-risk behaviors and safety planning.Co-occurring treatment modalities.Crisis Care Knowledge of airborne and blood borne pathogens (TB, HIV, AIDS, HB) and risk reduction methodologies and the use of universal precautions. Core Responsibilities: Plan and facilitate group therapy sessions for individuals in various stages of addiction recovery.Create a safe and supportive environment for group members to share their experiences, challenges, and successes.Educate group members about addiction, recovery principles, coping strategies, and relapse prevention techniques.Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions to address the unique needs of each group member.Collaborate with other addiction treatment professionals, such as counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists, to ensure comprehensive care for group members.Assist group members in setting and achieving realistic goals for their recovery journey.Conduct individual assessments to evaluate the progress and needs of group members.Maintain accurate and confidential records of group attendance, progress notes, and treatment plans.Provide crisis intervention and support to group members experiencing acute emotional distress or substance abuse cravings.Stay informed about current research, best practices, and trends in addiction treatment and recovery.Seeks supervision appropriately.Other tasks and duties as assigned by management.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.