[Hiring] Group Facilitator @Discovery Behavioral Health

Role Description

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. The facilitator communicates pertinent information to the primary treatment team as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Documents all services provided in patients’ medical record.
• Knowledge of company policy and procedures, and Joint Commission standards and regulations.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• May be working toward Masters degree to become a therapist.
• 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.

Requirements

• Employment Status: Full Time.
• Schedule: Mon - Wed 12:30 - 8:30, Thurs - Fri 11:00 - 7:00 PST.
• Work Location: Virtual- California.
• Compensation: Pay Range: $23 - $25 hourly.

Benefits

• Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work.
• DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.