When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.
Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.
We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTO
Starting rate for this position is $22.28 per hour
Pay range is commensurate with consecutive years of experience in this position at GHV.
POSITION SUMMARY
Seeking a skilled group facilitator to work in a psychiatric rehab setting. Excellent opportunity for an individual looking for dynamic position outside of clinic/hospital setting with daytime hours and no weekends. The program provides individuals with severe and persistent mental health conditions a full range of comprehensive, recovery-oriented services, with the purpose of assisting them in overcoming barriers caused by their mental health condition, developmental disability or substance use disorder.
This role serves as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing group facilitation, individual services, relapse prevention and crisis intervention.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate psychiatric rehabilitation groups including wellness self-management services designed to develop or improve individual’s personal coping skills and basic living skills training designed to improve individual’s ability to perform the basic skills critical to his/her recovery.
- Collaborate with individual and collaterals in developing, reviewing and modifying an Individualized Recovery Plan that identifies the medically necessary services that will support the individual’s goals and identified path to recovery.
- Maintain electronic case records in a timely manner and complying with OMH and Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the discharge planning process. Identify the resources and supports needed for transition to another program and make necessary referrals, linkages for treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree plus 1 year experience in related field OR
- Associate’s degree plus 2 years’ experience in related field
Experience:
- 1-2 years’ experience in providing direct service related to the care or treatment of persons with a designated mental illness diagnosis
REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED
- Must have a valid NYS driver's license.
- Background checks are required.
We are an EEO/AA employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree plus 1 year experience in related field OR Associate's degree plus 2 years' experience in related field
- 1-2 years experience providing direct service related to care or treatment of persons with a designated mental illness diagnosis
- Valid New York State driver's license
- Background checks (clearance)
- Ability to maintain electronic case records in compliance with OMH and Medicaid regulations and agency policies
What We Do
Gateway Hudson Valley is a nonprofit social service agency in New York dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, and the aging population. Through integrated vocational, therapeutic, residential, and business services, the organization helps community members acquire the skills and supports necessary to achieve success and satisfaction in their lives, while also providing commercial cleaning and food services.
