Group Specialist

BENEFITS AND SALARY:  At Bluestone, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.
Our offerings include:

• Starting salary is $45,000
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education:    Bachelor Degree required, preferably in Social Work.
2. Licensure:     LSW preferred.
3. Experience:   Culturally competent knowledge of treatment planning, family systems, and group therapy. Experience with children, adolescents, and families. Experience in chemical dependency treatment. Knowledge of children’s and family mental health system.

JOB SUMMARY: The Group Specialist facilitates skills groups and provides care coordination for patients. Further, the Group Specialist develops curriculum and facilitates daily skills groups which foster emotional, physical and mental growth of the patients. This role educates and supports the nursing staff with understanding, planning and facilitating groups. The Clinical Services Group Specialist also aids the Bluestone social worker with care coordination to include collaboration with outside mental health and educational providers for the purpose of continuity of care and discharge aftercare planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide professional clinical services, including, but not limited to:
   1. Development, implementation and management of curriculum;
   2. Treatment planning;
   3. Care coordination;
   4. Case management;
   5. Aftercare planning; and
   6. Crisis intervention.
2. Collaborate with other treatment team members regarding treatment planning, progress, and ongoing needs in a timely and consistent manner.
3. Educate and support Bluestone nursing staff with the planning, understanding, and facilitation of groups.
4. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
5. Provides assistance and back up support to the inpatient social workers, Intake and other aspects of the inpatient program, as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
4. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
5. Other duties as assigned by management.