Group Facilitator

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

Benefits offered by this job

EEO employer

Drug-free workplace

Pre-employment substance abuse testing

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead outpatient groups (PHP & IOP) in Tacoma, WA. The role collaborates with the Program/Clinical Directors, facilitates education groups, documents in the medical record, and supports crisis intervention as needed.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and understanding of confidentiality and ethics; valid CA driver’s license if driving on our property; willingness to travel for trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with strong ethics knowledge.
• Pursuing a Master’s degree to become a therapist may be considered.
• Understanding therapeutic process and confidentiality laws is required.
• Post-offer medical checks and TB test may be required.
• Driver's license and vehicle liability if driving on property.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program/director to develop therapy program.
• Facilitate groups, workshops, and educational sessions.
• Complete group notes immediately after sessions.
• Document services in patients' medical records.
• Know company policy and Joint Commission standards.
• Follow regulations and documentation for patient care.
• Assess suicidality and risk to self or others.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients as needed.
• Attend meals and model healthy eating behaviors.
• Travel to other facilities for trainings when required.

Skills

Therapeutic process knowledge

Confidentiality laws

Professional ethics

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Masters degree in progress

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM

At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Discovery is currently seeking Program Directors, Primary Therapists, Facility Managers, Counselors/Mental Health Specialists, Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nurses. Discovery is specifically seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others.

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in the behavioral health field, the first step is to look for Open job positions that match your skills, qualifications and interest. Each posting includes a description and minimum required qualifications.

When we review candidate information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or hiring manager may contact you to further discuss your qualifications.

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: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm

Work Location: Onsite- Tacoma, WA
Compensation: Pay Range: $25 - $27 hourly

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.