Masters Level Group Leader

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

River Edge is actively looking for a Full-time Group Leader to join the Baldwin Outpatient Unit. In this role, you will play a key part in facilitating group sessions, contributing to the therapeutic environment, and supporting the mental health and well-being of participants. If you are passionate about group facilitation and making a positive impact in an outpatient setting, we encourage you to apply for this full-time position at River Edge. Join our dedicated team as we work together to provide valuable mental health services to the community.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k with an employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30AM-5PM 

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention.
• Assists in dealing with personal and social problems.
• May provide support to consumers and serve as a liaison for social services.
• Prepares lesson plans for group topics, maintains medical records and documents daily group notes.
• Performs case management duties, and group skills training and refers clients to needed services and resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a social service-related field (social work, sociology, psychology, etc.).
• License eligible in one of the following: LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
• At least one (1) year experience working with behavioral health clients (mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities).
• Previous experience as a group facilitator utilizing evidence-based curriculums.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
• Provide 2 Professional references.

Additional Information:

The Application Process

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continues to be the most effective way to fight COVID-19.

Diversity and Inclusion

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At Will Workplace

Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.