Psychosocial Group Team Lead

Overview

Exciting Opportunity: Psychosocial Group Team Lead

Location: Hays, KS
Pay: $25 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Schedule: M-F; 8am-5pm (or as assigned by supervisor)

Why You Should Apply:

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and helping them achieve their mental health goals? We are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and driven Psychosocial Group Team Lead to join our Community Support Services (CSS) / Community Based Services (CBS) team at High Plains Mental Health Center.

In this role, you’ll take the lead in developing and facilitating impactful psychosocial group programs for youth and adults across our catchment area, helping individuals improve their daily functioning, build coping skills, and enhance their quality of life. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity, this is the job for you! Apply today!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Program Development: Identify, create, and implement psychosocial group curriculums that target emotional and behavioral improvements, such as coping, self-regulation, and daily living skills.
• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with Recovery Specialists and treatment teams to identify individuals who will benefit from psychosocial groups, ensuring the right group placement for the right person.
• Facilitate Groups: Take a lead role in facilitating both youth and adult psychosocial groups in Hays, ensuring the quality of care and appropriate group sizes and ratios.
• Support Across Locations: Travel across the catchment area to support branch office staff in providing group services, including facilitating groups at branch or community locations based on staffing needs.
• Develop Summer Programs: Create and implement exciting summer group programming to provide access to services for all appropriate youth in our catchment area.
• Provide Training and Support: Mentor and provide training for Recovery Specialists (Case Managers) and other staff in facilitating groups, managing dynamics, handling challenging behaviors, and responding to crises.
• Maintain Resources: Ensure all necessary group supplies and resources are available, following the agency’s purchase order process to meet needs.
• Track Progress: Meet performance expectations, including direct service delivery and completing documentation in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Team: Maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues and provide support to all team members.

Qualifications:

• A BA/BS degree and at least 3 years of experience in the human services field, with a preference for 2 years of group facilitation experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing severe mental health challenges.
• Demonstrated competence in group dynamics and crisis management, with the ability to facilitate engaging and productive group sessions.
• Must meet the specifications outlined by CMHC licensing standards and complete any required training.
  Successful completion of background checks (KBI, DCF Child Abuse Check, Adult Abuse Registry, and motor vehicle screens).
• Proficient in using technology, including computers, software applications, and office equipment.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, both in personal development and in adapting to new technology and processes.

Why Join Us?

At High Plains Mental Health Center, you’ll join a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to providing compassionate care for our community. As a Psychosocial Group Team Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire others, helping individuals develop the skills they need to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

If you’re looking to grow in your career, work with passionate colleagues, and make a lasting difference, we would love to have you on board.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $25 per hour
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance through state employee health plan (SEHP)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Extended Illness Time
  • 403(b) plan
  • KPERS Retirement plan
  • Supplemental benefits (offered through Aflac)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Holidays
  • Convention funds to obtain CEU’s
  • License renewal
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • And more!

Submitting Your Application:

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? We want to hear from you! Join our team of passionate professionals making a lasting impact on mental health services—Apply here today!

Have questions or need assistance with your application? Contact us at CAREERS@HPMH.COM.

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