Adult Day Program Mental Health Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County.

Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a full-time Adult Day Program Mental Health Group Leader to provide structured activities, in a supportive and constructive environment, for consumers to help enhance social and living skills.

BENEFITS

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision
• And more!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify high-risk situations and follow escalation protocols
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safe admissions.
• Provide trauma-informed responses during crisis calls.
• Create and implement group curricula aligned with treatment plans and program goals, maintain a safe, respectful and therapeutic group environment, encourage participant engagement, peer support and empowerment and provide respectful, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive interactions with clients.
• Maintain supportive and engaging environment in group activities to encourage client participation and skills acquisition.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with clients, families and staff about schedules, activities, and progress while ensuring client confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Document group attendance, progress notes, DLA-20 assessments, PHQ-9 assessments, Columbia CSSRS assessment, treatment plans per agency policy and in accordance with Medicaid Community Health regulations, maintain compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and accreditation standards (e.g., CARF).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required in psychology, social work, human services, or a related field. Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university. CAP licensure preferred.
• At least one year of human services experience working with individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Florida driver's license, auto insurance and own transportation vehicle required.

Must pass a Level 2 background check and drug screen.

Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit 

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFW