The Addictions Extended Care Homes Group Facilitator is a member of an inter-disciplinary team of mental health and addictions professionals that provide comprehensive recovery-oriented services to adults, struggling with significant addictions and mental health diagnoses. This role requires daily facilitation of identified Core Group Programming within Mental Health & Addictions to adults at Talbot House, the screening and monitoring of group participation and outcome measures, the coordination of follow up and/or discharge planning with group participants in collaboration with the other members of the treatment team. This position reports to the Manager of Mental Health & Addictions Transitions.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Facilitating psycho-educational, CBT and Skill focused programs identified as Core Programming within Mental Health and Addictions.
• Planning and conducting group sessions daily following program, model standards and evidence base practices.
• Planning and setting up group environment to promote positive group interactions.
• Encouraging and modeling healthy group dynamics, alone or with co-facilitator.
• Coordinating follow-up plans and/or discharge plans for group participants in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Completing pre and post outcome measures related to each specific group program utilizing appropriate objective measures and validated screening tools.
• Responding and dealing with clients quickly.
• Assessing client situations to determine the potential level of risk.
• Gathering pertinent information about the client, the situation, the background, etc.
• Maintaining a culture of safety within the organization and be aware of the role in supporting client safety.
• Provide an engaging and welcoming presence to client and organizational partners that supports the values and principles of a recovery orientated treatment service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Degree in Social Work.
• Master's in Social Work would be considered an asset.
• Related professional experience.
• Current registration with the PEI Social Work Registration Board.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant Federal and Provincial statutes and acts, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders IV.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to form therapeutic relationships, strong interpersonal skills and exercise good judgement.
• Experience in Group facilitation.
• Experience and knowledge of computer programs related to word processing, presentations, and data management.
• Experience in ISM Training would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and best practices would be considered an asset.
• Have a good previous work and attendance record.

Incentive Info:

Salary Range: $35.97 - $44.99 per hour (Level 17A - UPSE Health)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Days / Evenings & Weekends May Be Required To Meet Service Delivery Needs.

Posting ID: THTI