Group Facilitator (Part-Time)

Discovery Behavioral Health•Glendale, CA

5d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Facilitator facilitates groups at the outpatient level of care, including PHP and IOP, and participates in de-escalation or crisis intervention when necessary. The facilitator communicates pertinent information to the primary treatment team as needed. The role collaborates with the Program Director and/or Clinical Director and other professional staff to help develop a comprehensive program of therapy, evaluation, and treatment. It facilitates groups, workshops, and educational groups according to the program schedule; completes group notes immediately after each group; and documents all services in patients’ medical records. The facilitator follows company policies and procedures, Joint Commission standards and regulations, and applicable patient-care and documentation requirements. Duties also include assessing suicidality and potential danger to self or others, providing psychoeducation as needed, and attending meals to model appropriate eating behaviors when assigned. Travel to other facilities for training may be required.

Requirements

Understand the therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, and professional ethics.
Submit to a post-offer physical examination/medical history check and TB test.
Have a valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving a personal vehicle on the company’s property.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
May be working toward a master’s degree to become a therapist.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Program Director and/or Clinical Director and other professional staff to help develop a comprehensive program of therapy, evaluation, and treatment.
Facilitate groups, workshops, and educational groups as directed by the program schedule.
Complete all group notes immediately after each group.
Document all services provided in patients’ medical records.
Follow company policies and procedures and Joint Commission standards and regulations.
Adhere to regulations and documentation requirements related to patient care and compliance.
Assess suicidality and the possibility of danger to self or others.
Provide psychoeducation to patients as needed.
Attend meals and model appropriate eating behaviors with patients, as assigned.
Participate in de-escalation or crisis intervention when necessary.
Communicate pertinent information to the primary treatment team as needed.
Travel to other facilities to attend trainings, if required.