Group Facilitator - Newport Academy : Job Details

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Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact.

We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job—you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Hours for this role are PRN, so 4 shifts a month

As a Group Facilitator you will be a vital member of the Recreation Therapy department by providing structured group activities for children, adolescents and adults in inpatient units. This role emphasizes a client-centered and interactive approach, promoting the development of new coping skills, appropriate social interactions, and physical activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Activity Facilitation: Design and implement structured group activities focused on independent living skills, recreation and leisure skills, team building, and other essential life skills for children and adolescents diagnosed with mental illness.

• Direct Care Provider: Serve as a direct care provider by managing the milieu and supervising participants during group sessions, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Recreation Therapy team and other treatment team members to create a therapeutic environment that fosters client growth and development. Communicate effectively regarding patient treatment, progress, and any concerns.

• Two years post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or a closely related field, or 2 years of experience in a mental health setting with a pediatric population required. (COTAs encouraged to apply as we develop our OT/RT program in the inpatient setting.)
• Employee must be able to work weekends (every other) and up to two nights per week until 8 pm.
• Ability to identify and manage group dynamics and skill in behavior management is required
• Ability to develop therapeutic rapport with patients, assist patients with skills practice and assist with crisis intervention (including de-escalation and safety holds)
• Ability to participate in treatment planning for clients through observation, therapeutic intervention, and providing feedback and evaluation regarding patient progress
• Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
• Skills to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergency situations; make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances; and after training, be able to manage disruptive and explosive patients.
• Must be available to provide coverage for other team members as assigned.

Compensation for this role ranges from $18-23 per hour depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Free parking
• Free 24/7 Fitness Center

Join Us:

Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services—apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Melissa Frankman, either via email at [email protected] or by phone at 612-###-####. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at [email protected].

PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email [email protected] for assistance.

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