Group Facilitator

Discovery Behavioral Health • Glendale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Discovery is currently seeking various professionals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others. The Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating groups at the outpatient level of care (PHP & IOP). The Group Facilitator participates in de-escalation or crisis intervention when necessary and communicates pertinent information to the primary treatment team as needed. The company encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
• Must understand the therapeutic process, understand confidentiality laws, and have strong knowledge of professional ethics.
• Successful candidate must submit to post offer, physical examination/medical history check, and TB test.
• Must have valid CA driver’s license and liability insurance if driving a personal vehicle on our property.
• Knowledge of company policy and procedures, and Joint Commission standards and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• May be working toward Masters degree to become a therapist

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Program Director and/or Clinical Director and other professional staff to help develop comprehensive program of therapy, evaluation and treatment.
• Facilitates groups, workshops, and educational groups as directed by the program schedule.
• Responsible for completing all group notes immediately after each group.
• Document all services provided in patients’ medical record.
• Adheres to all regulations and documentation requirements in regard to patient care and compliance of all patient care.
• Assesses suicidality and possibility for danger to self or others.
• Provides psychoeducation to patients, as needed.
• Attends meals and models appropriate eating behaviors with patients, as assigned.
• May be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees