Behavioral Health Group Facilitator

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

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.

The Behavioral Health Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating a full range of recovery focused psycho-educational individual / group sessions and other therapeutic interventions with assigned patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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. 

PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: 

Sitting for up to 5 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Standing for up to 1 hour per day, 1 hour at a time. Walking for up to 2 hours per day, 20 minutes at a time. Occasionally uses fingers to turn pages. Frequently uses hands to write, type, and hold charts. Rarely uses the hands or fingers for firm grasping or twisting/turning. Frequently uses upper extremities to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. Frequently stoops, occasionally squats, rarely reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation in person or on telephone. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, far vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
 
EDUCATION: 

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

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

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!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.