Adventure Program Facilitator- Substance Abuse Treatment

Full-timeDescriptionZinnia Health is a fast-growing integrated healthcare company. We value our employees and care for our clients. Do you have unique talents that you would like to share with others? We would love to have you join our team!

The following is a list of specific duties required by the Adventure Program Facilitator:- Facilitate both indoor and outdoor experiential and adventure-based therapies related to substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.- Possess strong public relations skills demonstrating an ability to relate effectively with people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.- Possess creative programming skills with the ability to assist in developing specialized components of treatment for diverse populations.- Ability to multitask.- Possess strong interpersonal skills & ability to relate to others in a positive manner.- Knowledge of planning, scheduling, administering and evaluating the effectiveness of the LIV Program modalities.- Communicate with treatment team and other staff as needed to support clinical goals.- Complete progress notes on the same day of service that provide detail on each clients’ participation and highlight medical necessity. 

1. Assesses   client’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences; recommends client participation   based on clinical appropriateness and/or GAD 7 initial score of moderate or   severe.2. Complete   initial screening and Adventure Program intake paperwork.3. Present   information to members of clinical team, on client’s participation, progress   and adjust the treatment plans, as needed.4. Attends daily   morning treatment team meeting.5. Facilitate skill   building/experiential counseling therapies and groups weekly, and promptly   chart these therapies in the client’s records.6.

Work   cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to   coordinate ongoing experiential services to clients, if deemed necessary. 7. Strive to   increase professional growth and effectiveness through training and by   keeping abreast of current trends and theories in relevant areas.8. Maintains   appropriate state license/registration/certification for scope of practice.

1. ATTENDANCE   AND PUNCTUALITY - Is prompt and on time for scheduled modalities/therapies   both on and off site. Notifies the Adventure Program Manager prior to   lateness or absence. 2. SKILLS AND   KNOWLEDGE – Adventure Program Manager completes all chart related documents   and correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner. 3. QUANTITY   AND QUALITY OF WORK – Cares about the quality and accuracy of work being   produced. 4. CONFIDENTIALITY   - Know and follows confidentiality law and procedures at all times. 5.

CONDUCT –   Conducts one’s self in a manner consistent with the agency’s code of ethics   and code of conduct. Shows   professionalism in the office and in an outside setting. 6. SAFETY   – Conducts oneself in a safety-conscious manner, mindful of verbiage and   non-verbal gestures that may or may not endanger the safety of all   participants and staff. 

To   perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following   competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.· Psychology – the individual demonstrates the knowledge   of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability,   personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research   methods; and the assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorder.· Therapy & Counseling – the individual   demonstrates the knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for   treatment of co-occurring disorders as it relates to experiential therapies   and or modalities.· Customer Service – the individual demonstrates a   knowledge of client needs, meeting the quality of standards for all Adventure   Program services and evaluation of client satisfaction. · Education   & Training – the individual demonstrates the knowledge of principles and   methods of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction of   individual and group, and the measurement of training effects. · Adaptability   – the individual demonstrates the ability to change their approach to therapy   to meet the needs of each client. · Emotional   Intelligence – the individual demonstrates strong communication skills and   understanding what drives client’s emotions creating an environment for   client feel comfortable expressing themselves.· Quality   management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and   demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Adventure Program Manager adapts   practice to the range of treatment settings and modalities. · Judgment   - the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and   accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions.· Planning/organizing—the   individual prioritizes and plans work tasks, uses time efficiently and   develops realistic action plans.· Safety   and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses   equipment and materials properly.Requirements

· Preferably   holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Experiential Education, Psychology,   or its equivalent from an accredited University.· Has a   minimum of 2 years’ experience in the treatment of behavioral health /   substance abuse disorder with specialization facilitating experiential and or   adventure therapies.· Has a   minimum of 5 years’ experience in program implementation, curriculum   development and staff supervision.

· Must hold an active Lifeguard Certification,   CPR/First Aid, and basic life support. · Preferably holds an Instructor Certification in rock   climbing, stand up paddleboarding and other adventure therapies.· Preferably holds a Certification in Adventure Therapy.· Must have a valid driver’s license and clean record in the state   performing work duties.

· An acute   understanding of experiential and or adventure therapy modalities and other   treatment modalities for alcoholism and drug addiction related problems.· A vast   knowledge of regulations concerning alcoholism and drug addiction treatment.· Working   knowledge of alcoholism and drug addiction and treatment procedures for such   illness.· Working   knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy/Mindfulness and or other   Breathwork modalities.