Behavioral Health Group Facilitator Per Diem

This is a per diem position with expectation of at least two shifts per month at our Allentown, Sacred Heart, Quakertown, Leighton or Easton sites.

1.    Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in a group setting.

2.    Make necessary modifications to therapeutic programming or individual interventions according to identified unit / patient needs.  Collaborates with Therapeutic Services Coordinator to implement / enhance programming.

3.    Participate in daily rounds, communicate therapeutic programming needs of the individual / or unit population and collaborate with the multidisciplinary clinical staff to assist in formulating a holistic approach to treatment.

4.    Complete timely communication and documentation of patient related information.

5.    Plan, organize, direct, and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients’ recovery and integration into the community.

6.    Work collaboratively with case management to provide therapeutic support individually to patient / family or other support services, such as social / community agencies.

7.    Remain current on trends in health care and mental health specialty and recovery principles. 

8.    Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
9.    Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements

10.    Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers.

11.    Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. 

12.    Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices. 

13.    Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. 

14.    Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
15. Other related duties as assigned. 

Proposed: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or other related field.

Two years’ experience working with behavioral health patients performing assessments and group process. Knowable of group dynamics. 

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!