GROUP COUNSELOR (32 hours)

Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential treatment program for adults and adolescents in Atlanta, is seeking a masters level mental health clinician to facilitate a variety of groups for adult clients at the residential, PHP and IOP levels of care. This position requires previous clinical experience facilitating group therapy for individuals with psychiatric illness. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits (32 hours per week).

Scope: To facilitate group therapy during treatment hours with clients from each of Skyland Trails recovery communities and complete related documentation.

Duties: Facilitates assigned groups throughout the treatment day and documents in electronic medical record.

- Utilizes curriculum to plan and facilitate (or co-facilitate) assigned day treatment groups.

- Provides planned and emergency coverage for groups.

- Facilitates groups according to group rules and confidentiality guidelines and redirects group members as needed to address any behavioral concerns in group.

- Collaborates with Assistant Directors and Directors to develop and update relevant curriculum.

- Documents and otherwise communicates client participation in group therapy with the rest of the recovery team.

- Communicates client safety concerns with team members as needed.

- Collaborates with clinical team members as needed regarding client care.

- Develops treatment plans as assigned by supervisor on an as needed basis.

- Assists with group schedule coordination and related tasks as needed.

- Maintains current group description document as assigned by supervisor.

- Participates in recovery team meetings as assigned.

- Participates in weekly staff education meetings as assigned.

- Participates in biweekly meetings with direct supervisor for training, administrative purposes, support and case consultation.

- Participates in a variety of consultation team meetings as assigned.

- Practices ethically and complies with facility policies and accreditation standards (i.e., Joint Commission, ORS, etc.)

- Supports treatment teams efforts to assist and guide clients to achieve the maximum level of independence, while functioning in the least restrictive environment.

- Participates in continuing education.

- Participates in supervision with outside supervisor as appropriate for licensure.

- Provides cross-coverage for groups at adolescent campus as needed.

- Completes other duties as assigned.

Competencies: This position should have sufficient preparedness in the following areas:

- Group leadership skills and curriculum development

- Knowledge of modalities such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness as they pertain to group therapy

- Crisis management skills and ability to assess clients for safety

- Demonstrates urgency, follow through, organization, effective time management and ownership of work

- Communicates effectively with all stakeholders

- Employs innovative and flexible strategies/thinking to maximize treatment benefits for clients

- Knowledge and ability to enforce HIPAA standards and Skyland Trail Confidentiality Policies

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

- 9 paid organization-wide holidays

- 1 paid personal holiday

- Accrued PTO

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

- Employer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employees

- Employee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counseling, and other confidential professional assistance

- As a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program

Workplace Culture:

Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 150 employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients healing and recovery.

Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity

Commitment to Community Health:

Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail recommends employees to receive an influenza vaccination annually. COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not required. ​​​​​​​

Qualifications

Qualifications:

- Masters degree in related field (i.e., social work, counseling, psychology, etc.). required

- Group facilitation experience required

- Prior experience working with clients with psychiatric illness in a residential or PHP setting preferred

- Previous experience working with clients with co-occurring SUD preferred

- License or license eligible preferred