Group Facilitator

Discovery Behavioral Health

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating groups at the outpatient level of care (PHP & IOP). This role involves participating in de-escalation or crisis intervention when necessary and communicating pertinent information to the primary treatment team. The facilitator collaborates with the Program Director and/or Clinical Director and other professional staff to help develop a comprehensive program of therapy, evaluation, and treatment. Key duties include facilitating various groups, workshops, and educational sessions according to the program schedule, and ensuring all group notes and patient medical records are documented immediately and accurately. The position requires adherence to company policies, procedures, and Joint Commission standards and regulations concerning patient care and compliance. The Group Facilitator also assesses suicidality and potential danger to self or others, provides psychoeducation to patients as needed, and models appropriate eating behaviors during assigned meals. Travel to other facilities for trainings may be required.

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