Group Facilitator (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Part-Time Group Facilitator to lead outpatient PHP & IOP groups in Irvine, CA. You will facilitate groups, provide psychoeducation, complete notes, and ensure patient documentation aligns with policy.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree (Master's in progress preferred), understand confidentiality and ethics, and are capable of de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed. Valid CA driver's license may be required for travel to trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed or in progress toward licensure/masters.
• Understanding of confidentiality laws and ethical standards.
• Ability to facilitate groups and deliver psychoeducation.
• Experience with documentation and record-keeping per Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Program Director/Clinical Director to develop therapy program.
• Facilitates groups, workshops, and educational sessions as scheduled.
• Completes all group notes immediately after each session.
• Documents all services in patients' medical records.

Skills

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Clinical documentation

Policy compliance

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.

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