Outpatient Group Facilitator

Kids Thrive•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Kid’s Thrive Dayton is seeking a compassionate and skilled Outpatient Group Facilitator to support children in an outpatient setting. The facilitator leads therapeutic group sessions and helps children develop emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, and healthy coping skills. The role involves creating a safe, welcoming group environment, supporting children’s treatment goals, and collaborating with the clinical team and families as appropriate. This is a full-time day-shift position.

Requirements

Relevant education or experience in behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related field.
Strong communication, organization, and group facilitation skills.
Ability to engage children in age-appropriate activities and encourage positive participation.
Compassion, patience, professionalism, and commitment to supporting children’s emotional and behavioral well-being.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and protect confidential information.
Complete any required certifications, background checks, and training in accordance with facility requirements and applicable regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children or facilitating therapeutic, educational, or behavioral health groups.

Responsibilities

Facilitate structured therapeutic group sessions for children in an outpatient setting.
Support children in developing emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, and coping skills.
Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive group environment.
Implement group activities and interventions based on established treatment plans and clinical guidance.
Encourage participation, positive peer interactions, and appropriate behavioral responses.
Monitor group dynamics and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional concerns.
Collaborate with therapists, clinicians, families, and other treatment team members as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of attendance, participation, progress, and relevant observations.
Communicate concerns and changes in participants’ needs to appropriate clinical team members.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with facility policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations.
Follow established safety procedures and use appropriate de-escalation techniques when needed.