Group Facilitator (Part-Time)

Discovery Behavioral Health; Glendale Estates (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Group Facilitator for our Glendale, CA onsite location. This part-time role supports outpatient PHP & IOP programs, facilitates groups, documents notes, and collaborates with the clinical team to ensure quality patient care.

Responsibilities include crisis assessment, psychoeducation, and ensuring adherence to policies and confidentiality. Travel to other facilities for trainings may be required. Competitive hourly compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Understanding of confidentiality laws and ethics.
• Post-offer health check and TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups, workshops, and education sessions.
• Complete group notes immediately after each session.
• Document services in patient records.
• Adhere to policies, Joint Commission standards, and regulations.
• Assess suicidality and safety planning as needed.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients.
• Model healthy eating behaviors during meals.
• Travel to other facilities for trainings if required.

Skills

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Psychoeducation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Center for Discovery

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.

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: Part-Time

Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Work Location: Onsite-Glendale, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $23-$25 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.