JOB TITLE: Clinical Facilitator, Support Group at Trinity Health Brighton
STATUS: Contract
REPORTS TO: Associate Program Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
A Cancer Support Community (CSC) Clinical Facilitator is responsible for the facilitation of support groups for people affected by cancer at the CSC or at another designated location. Clinical Facilitators are highly experienced, licensed clinical mental health professionals who are specifically trained in CSC philosophy and methodology and utilize those skills in group facilitation at CSC. Clinical Facilitators may also be expected to oversee educational workshops and other programs as well as representing CSC’s mission, core concepts and philosophy to the general public. This opening is for a monthly support group for individuals who have been affected by cancer, including patients, survivors, and loved ones. The group is located at Trinity Health Cancer Center – Brighton. The position also includes the potential for additional facilitation opportunities as available.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Facilitating CSC support groups: Within the framework of the Cancer Support Community model, a Clinical Facilitator helps group members share their cancer-related experiences in regularly scheduled group meetings. Clinical Facilitators assist groups of people affected by cancer to explore positive and negative emotions, better understand and reduce distress, and improve their quality of life. Clinical Facilitators help to assure that participants gain knowledge and information from each other to become more active in their cancer treatment and recovery, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual; this is part of the Patient Active Model, the foundation of all CSC programs. Clinical Facilitators do not serve or present themselves as experts in cancer or cancer treatment. Overall, a Clinical Facilitator helps CSC members discover ways to reduce their sense of isolation, regain a sense of control, and find hope that they can cope with their cancer.
2) Overseeing workshops and special events: Clinical Facilitators have the opportunity to serve as “hosts” for educational workshops, and other special programs. Expectations include, but are not limited to, introducing speakers/workshop leaders, providing introductory remarks that include a brief overview of CSC-GAA, participating in the program, occasional facilitation with presenter, fielding questions and answers, providing evaluations and closure, and providing feedback to the Program Director on the process and content of the workshop.
3) Supervision and training: Participate in clinical supervision meetings at least once per month as well as completion of time sheets and other reports as required by the facility. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director. One site training and observation must be completed prior to facilitating alone.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Licensed therapist (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, etc) in the state of Michigan. Documentation of licensure is required.
2) Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in group facilitation.
3) Willingness to master and implement CSC psychosocial support methods, participate in ongoing clinical supervision, and the overall experience of a therapeutic community.
4) Ability to facilitate groups of individuals with serious chronic and/or terminal illness.
5) Ability to be on location as well as experience using Zoom.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Experience working with oncology population.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email your cover letter and resume to trevor@cancersupporannarbor.org
