Group Facilitator (Part-Time)

Discovery Behavioral Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Irvine, CA is seeking a part-time Group Facilitator to run groups at the PHP and IOP levels, de-escalate crises when needed, and relay information to the treatment team.

The role involves collaborating with the program team, facilitating sessions, completing timely group notes, and maintaining confidential records in compliance with Joint Commission standards. This onsite position requires a CA driver's license and the ability to travel for trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• May be working toward a Master’s degree to become a therapist.
• Must 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.

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 records.
• 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

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Pursuing Master’s degree

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: Part-Time

Schedule: Mon, Wed, Thurs 10:30-7pm

Work Location: Onsite- Irvine, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $23 - $25 hourly