Adult Day Program Mental Health Group Leader

**ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION** Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County. Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a full-time Adult Day Program Mental Health Group Leader to provide structured activities, in a supportive and constructive environment, for consumers to help enhance social and living skills. **BENEFITS** - 10 paid holidays per year - Paid Time Off - Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance - Tuition reimbursement - Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision - And more! **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** - Identify high-risk situations and follow escalation protocols - Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safe admissions. - Provide trauma-informed responses during crisis calls. - Create and implement group curricula aligned with treatment plans and program goals, maintain a safe, respectful and therapeutic group environment, encourage participant engagement, peer support and empowerment and provide respectful, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive interactions with clients. - Maintain supportive and engaging environment in group activities to encourage client participation and skills acquisition. - Communicate promptly and professionally with clients, families and staff about schedules, activities, and progress while ensuring client confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies. - Document group attendance, progress notes, DLA-20 assessments, PHQ-9 assessments, Columbia CSSRS assessment, treatment plans per agency policy and in accordance with Medicaid Community Health regulations, maintain compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and accreditation standards (e.g., CARF). **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** - Bachelor's degree required in psychology, social work, human services, or a related field. Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university. CAP licensure preferred. - At least one year of human services experience working with individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders. **SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS** Valid Florida driver's license, auto insurance and own transportation vehicle required. Must pass a Level 2 background check and drug screen. ***Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups.*** ***For more information, please visit*** https://info.flclearinghouse.com. *Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFW*