Active Treatment Facilitator

Active Treatment Facilitator - State of Delaware

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Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) Jane E. Mitchell (JEM) Active Treatment Facilitator are tasked with providing treatment groups for (42) bed, 35 male and 7 female client population housed in the Mitchell building also being supervised under the criminal justice system. The program is designed to meet incarcerated individual’s mental health treatment goals while in a behavioral healthcare setting. The ATF performs therapeutic sessions while documenting progress. The ATF is responsible for assessments and running a number of therapeutic groups daily.

Essential Functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Serves as team leader mentoring less experienced staff and leading therapeutic groups.
• Implements treatment plans through individual/group therapeutic sessions. Chooses activities/topics and leads group sessions.
• Updates written record of therapeutic sessions noting progress/problems/possible solutions.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, using appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Observes/records/reports any unusual behavior/significant behavior changes.
• Observes/supervises clients/patients/residents ensuring appropriate location/safety/security.
• Plans, conducts/participates in individual/group social activities, on and off campus.
• May work with public/private sector to define/establish employment opportunities for client/patient/resident. Guides/teaches client/patient/resident regarding employment behavior.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings to provide input on client needs, strengths, and weakness and discuss client/patient/resident progress to assist the team's development of client's individual program plan.
• Performs preventive maintenance and general cleaning of training materials, work areas, and equipment such as equipment such as/not limited to beds/bed rails/wheelchairs/splints/braces/adaptive mealtime equipment/various assistive technology devices.
• May drive/ride van to transport/accompany client/patient/resident to and from the facility or around grounds.
• May monitor vital signs as directed by professional staff.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Knowledge of instructing and assisting clients in developing functional, social, recreational and vocational skills.
2. Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
3. Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
4. Knowledge of narrative report writing.