Position Summary:

The Facilitator is responsible for leading and guiding therapeutic or support groups within the program. This role involves creating a safe and supportive environment for group members, fostering effective communication, and facilitating activities or discussions that support the clients’ therapeutic goals. The Facilitator works closely with the treatment team to ensure that group sessions align with treatment principles and contribute to the clients’ personal development and recovery.

Essential Job Functions:

Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework Lead and facilitate group therapy sessions, support groups, or other therapeutic activities, ensuring that sessions are engaging, relevant, and aligned with the client’s treatment goals. Train to provide youth and young adults the evidence-based community-level intervention Botvin. Implement Botvin life skills and evidence-based intervention. Develop and implement group activities and discussion topics that address the group members' specific needs and therapeutic objectives. Create a safe and respectful environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and participating in group activities. Encourage active participation and ensure that all group members have an opportunity to contribute to discussions and activities. Monitor group dynamics and intervene as needed to address conflicts, manage disruptive behaviors, and maintain a positive and productive group atmosphere. Collaborate with the treatment team to integrate group therapy objectives with individual care plans and overall treatment goals. Provide feedback and support to clients, helping them to set and achieve personal goals within the group setting. Document group session activities, client progress, and any significant observations in accordance with facility policies and regulations. Review and assess the effectiveness of group sessions, making adjustments to activities and approaches as needed to better meet the clients’ needs. Facilitate communication between group members and other members of the treatment team, ensuring continuity of care and a comprehensive approach to client support. Stay informed about best practices in group therapy and therapeutic facilitation through ongoing training and professional development. Uphold facility policies and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and ethical standards. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform any other duties as assigned.