Outpatient Group Facilitator
Kids Thrive•Columbus, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
Kid's Thrive Southern Columbus is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and engaging Outpatient Group Facilitator to join our daytime team. This position supports children and adolescents participating in outpatient behavioral health programming by facilitating structured groups and activities in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The Outpatient Group Facilitator works collaboratively with clinical and support staff to encourage participation, reinforce positive behaviors, and help youth develop practical emotional, social, communication, and coping skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, families, education, social services, behavioral health, or a related population.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish appropriate professional relationships with youth.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional when responding to challenging behaviors or situations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, education, child development, human services, or a related field.
- Previous experience facilitating groups.
- Experience working with children or adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges.
- Experience in outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, schools, residential treatment, or youth-serving programs.
- Training or experience in crisis intervention, behavioral de-escalation, or therapeutic group facilitation.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate structured outpatient groups for children and adolescents.
- Establish a safe, welcoming, respectful, and supportive group environment.
- Lead age-appropriate activities focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, problem-solving, and positive decision-making.
- Encourage participation and meaningful engagement from group members.
- Build appropriate professional relationships with children and adolescents.
- Monitor group dynamics and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional concerns.
- Model and reinforce healthy communication, cooperation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Help participants identify and practice positive coping strategies.
- Follow established treatment plans, program procedures, safety protocols, and organizational policies.
- Observe participant behavior and communicate relevant information to the appropriate clinical team members.
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, behavioral health professionals, families, and other members of the care team as appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect participant privacy.
- Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and therapeutic group environment.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, supervision, and professional development.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by program leadership.
- Prepare materials and activities for scheduled groups.
- Welcome participants and establish group expectations.
- Facilitate structured group sessions.
- Support transitions between activities.
- Monitor participation and group dynamics.
- Reinforce appropriate behaviors and healthy coping strategies.
- Provide relevant observations to the clinical team.
- Complete required daily documentation.
- Participate in team communication and program activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health: Multitude of medical plan options (Health Share & Vista Wellness), Dental, and Vision.
- Investment in You: Up to $15,000 in tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Future Planning: 401(k) with company contribution and Life Insurance.
- Peace of Mind: Accident insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee assistance resources
- Professional development and training
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
