Group Facilitator (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Center For Discovery in Irvine, CA is seeking a part-time Group Facilitator to lead groups at the PHP & IOP level of care. You will de-escalate crises when needed and communicate updates to the treatment team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (masters in progress preferred), understands confidentiality and ethics, and is prepared to document all services in the medical record. Schedule is Mon, Wed, Thu 10:30-7pm; onsite work with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; may be working toward a Masters.
• Understand the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of ethics and Joint Commission standards.
• Must submit to post offer medical exam and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates groups, workshops, and educational sessions as scheduled.
• Completes group notes immediately after each session.
• Documents all services in patients' medical records.
• Assesses suicidality and potential danger to self or others.
• Delivers psychoeducation to patients as needed.
• May travel to other facilities for trainings.

Skills

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Clinical documentation

Confidentiality awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Pursuing Masters

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