Group Facilitator

Discovery Behavioral Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead outpatient PHP & IOP groups. You will collaborate with the clinical team, provide psychoeducation, and ensure timely documentation in patients' records.

The role emphasizes de-escalation when needed, adherence to confidentiality laws and Joint Commission standards, and the ability to travel for trainings across facilities. This is a full-time, onsite position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• May be working toward Masters degree to become a therapist.
• Must understand the therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, and have strong knowledge of professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Psychoeducation

Documentation

Communication with treatment team

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree in progress

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.

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.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm

Work Location: Onsite- Tacoma, WA

Compensation: Pay Range: $25 - $27 hourly