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Walden Behavioral Care, LLC lists this Job Posting Title Group Facilitator - Day Treatment opportunity in waltham, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Group Facilitator -Day Treatment
Monte Nido Walden Waltham
Waltham, MA
Monte Nido Walden Waltham, located in Waltham, MA, is a primary eating disorder day treatment program exclusively for adults seeking treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or Exercise Addiction.Through partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming, clients participate in group and individual therapy, benefit from Monte Nido’s clinical, medical, psychiatric, and nutritional expertise, and experience real-life challenges.
The Group Facilitator position is responsible for providing direct patient support as well as therapeutic interventions. Therapeutic interventions will be conducted in adherence to the philosophy and principles of Monte Nido.
We are seeking a Group Facilitator to join our Monte Nido team.
This is a FT position including Day and Evening hours, Monday-Friday.
Pay: $23.00-$28.00/hour depending on education and experience.
Total Rewards:
Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance)
Retirement
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid time off
Professional development
And many more!
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Responsibilities Include:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for providing a safe, comfortable environment and therapeutic milieu for patients.
Models therapeutic eating habits with clients by eating provided programmatic meals and snacks aligned with the company’s nutrition philosophy to completion throughout shift.
Responsible for engaging with patients in a way aligned with the company’s therapeutic approach.
Responsible for delivering curriculum, as needed, to groups with the ability to communicate and elevate situations appropriately.
Able to run assigned groups independently.
Co-facilitates groups with others as needed by supporting engagement and attendance.
Internalizes feedback from manager on interactions with team and clients and works to improve on feedback.
Always presents in a professional way, reflecting the standards of care of Monte Nido.
Monitors patient safety (including eating-disordered behaviors) during the program day and intervenes with recovery-focused directives when appropriate.
Participates in and monitors daily meals and snacks with Facilitates Meal Pre-Planning and Meal Process Groups. Will need to eat with clients during meals and snacks.
Checks in with clients as needed, e.g., if not in attendance.
Escalates those not in attendance at the group in real time to ensure follow-up with the client.
Coordinates the collection of outcome surveys and client satisfaction surveys during treatment.
Documents in daily reports and patient meal logs, all information, interactions, communications, behaviors, and interventions in a timely fashion.
Updates group and meal notes within 24 hours, keeping attendance and noting any relevant details.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in weekly to bi-weekly staff meetings and treatment team to continue personal and professional growth as well as building cohesion amongst the treatment team.
Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of a patient’s total needs as a person, and addresses psychosocial, physical, developmental, spiritual, and cultural issues as appropriate for each individual.
Has working knowledge of the program’s policies and enforces them with clients in group as needed.
Adheres to and follows the Monte Nido & Affiliates policies and procedures, including work schedule, time and attendance, and time off.
Uses tact and sensitivity in communicating effectively and respectfully with patients, families, co-workers and all others.
Provides for the maintenance of confidentiality of patient records and communications.
Maintains the values and philosophy of the mission statement of Monte Nido.
Recommend quality and/or process improvement initiatives in order to more effectively and efficiently perform the job functions of this position.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in counseling or similar field strongly preferred
Minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant health-related field.
Group therapy experience preferred.
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Worksite address
waltham, MA, 02254, US
Who can apply
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