Job: Massachusetts Impaired Driver Program - Group Facilitator

Job: Massachusetts Impaired Driver Program - Group Facilitator - PER DIEM!

Brien Center
P.O. Box 4219
Pittsfield, MA 01202

Phone:413-499-0412
Fax:413-448-2198
Website:briencenter.org

Company Description:

The Brien Center is Berkshire County’s largest provider of behavioral health and addiction services. We employ over 450 dedicated, compassionate people who work at 26 locations county-wide, in roles including residential and nursing staff, case managers, therapeutic mentors and psychotherapists. Our impact is experienced and appreciated by over 10,000 individuals – including 4,000 children – whose lives are saved, whose illnesses are successfully treated, and who continue on as successful members of our community. We are proud of our comprehensive programs and services for highly-complex problems, and continue to hear from clients, years later, that their lives and families remain intact because of our care.

Job Title:
Massachusetts Impaired Driver Program - Group Facilitator - PER DIEM!
Salary Range:	Location:
	Countywide
Job Type:	Category:
Full / Part Time	Human Services
Education Level:	Work Experience:

Description:
Position requires weekday evening availability and groups will be held either in person or virtually General Description This position is responsible for facilitating groups for the Driver Alcohol Education program. This position may require work at sites throughout Berkshire County. Essential Job Functions Direct Care Work collaboratively with the program coordinator, updating on clients participation in program Facilitate psycho-educational groups using a core curriculum Update records including admission and discharge forms and group notes, eight week evaluations and complete exit interviews Make treatment recommendations and referrals as appropriate. Inform clients when they are behind on payments Administrative Participate in all relevant staff and treatment meetings, scheduled supervision and interagency committees Update supervisor on collateral services as needed Maintain safety and quality of site and report any incidents or accidents to supervisor Make independent decisions on and off site based on program requirements Ensure compliance with DPH and all agency policies Oversee accuracy of records and maintain record keeping standards Other Responsibilities Communicate a knowledge of the process of addiction with hopefulness and respect Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs and represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts and interagency committees Qualifications A master’s degree in one of the following disciplines or a closely related field: clinical psychology, education-counseling, medicine, psychology, psychiatric nursing, rehabilitative counseling, social work, and who has a minimum of one year of supervised substance abuse counseling experience or A Bachelor’s degree in any of the listed disciplines and a minimum of two years of supervised substance abuse counseling experience or A recognized certification or licensure, such as a CADAC or LADC including 4,000 hours of clinically supervised counseling of individuals with substance use disorders including at least 220 documented hours of supervision. Computer knowledge and skills Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment Ability to multi-task and work with a wide variety of people Knowledge of community services Ability to write clear and concise reports Ability to make independent decisions based on defined treatment goals Valid driver’s license and use of vehicle Working Conditions Works in office; temperature regulated Travel to all outpatient sites may be required Physical Conditions Manual & visual dexterity; correctable Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions