Group Facilitator

Center For Discovery; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Discovery in Irvine, CA is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead PHP and IOP groups onsite. The role includes de-escalation or crisis intervention when needed and communicating essential information to the treatment team.

Responsibilities include facilitating groups and educational sessions, writing group notes immediately after each session, documenting services in the patient record, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Group facilitation and group dynamics knowledge.
• Understanding of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Strong communication with treatment teams and patients.
• Adherence to confidentiality and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Program Director and clinical staff to develop therapy programs.
• Facilitates PHP/IOP groups, workshops, and educational sessions as scheduled.
• Completes group notes immediately after each session.
• Documents all services in patients’ medical records.
• Adheres to organizational policies and Joint Commission standards.
• Assesses suicidality and safety risks; provides psychoeducation as needed.
• Models appropriate eating behaviors and participates in meals with patients.
• May travel to other facilities for trainings.

Job description

Position Summary

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.
• Document 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.

Knowledge, Education, Experience

• 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.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: M-F 10:30-7pm

Work Location: Onsite- Irvine, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $23-$25 hourly