Outpatient Group Facilitator

Kids Thrive; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement savings options

Employee assistance resources

Training and professional development

Job summary

Kid's Thrive Cleveland is seeking a compassionate, dependable Outpatient Group Facilitator to join our daytime team. Lead structured group activities for children and adolescents in a supportive, trauma‑informed environment.

The role partners with therapists, case managers, and families, supporting participation, coping skills, and emotional wellness while maintaining confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with children, adolescents or related populations in health or education settings is preferred.
• Strong communication, boundary setting, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured outpatient groups for children and adolescents.
• Create a welcoming, respectful group environment.
• Lead activities addressing coping skills, emotional regulation, and social skills.
• Document observations and participate in care team communication.
• Maintain confidentiality and safety protocols.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building with youth

Teamwork

Professional boundaries & Confidential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field (preferred)

Job description

Facility: Kid's Thrive Cleveland
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Position: Outpatient Group Facilitator
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary

Kid's Thrive Cleveland is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and engaging Outpatient Group Facilitator to join our daytime team. The successful candidate will support children and adolescents participating in outpatient behavioral health programming by facilitating structured group activities and helping create a safe, positive, and supportive environment.

The Outpatient Group Facilitator works collaboratively with clinical and support staff to encourage participation, reinforce healthy behaviors, and help youth develop practical skills that support emotional, social, and behavioral wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured outpatient groups for children and adolescents.
• Create a safe, welcoming, respectful, and supportive group environment.
• Lead age‑appropriate activities addressing coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, problem‑solving, and positive decision‑making.
• Encourage active participation and engagement among group members.
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with participants.
• Monitor group interactions and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional concerns.
• Model and reinforce positive communication, cooperation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Support participants in developing healthy coping strategies and interpersonal skills.
• Follow individual treatment plans, program procedures, safety protocols, and organizational policies.
• Observe and communicate relevant behavioral and participation information to the clinical team.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, behavioral health professionals, families, and other members of the care team as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect participant information.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and therapeutic group environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, supervision, and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, families, education, social services, behavioral health, or a related population.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with youth.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional when managing challenging situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, education, child development, human services, or a related field.
• Experience working with children or adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or social needs.
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, schools, residential treatment, or youth‑serving programs.
• Training in crisis intervention, behavioral health, de‑escalation, or therapeutic group facilitation.

Core Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Compassion and empathy
• Patience and emotional maturity
• Professionalism and integrity
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Organization and attention to detail
• Conflict‑resolution abilities
• Ability to engage youth in structured activities
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Sound professional judgment

Typical Duties During the Day

The Outpatient Group Facilitator may be responsible for:

• Preparing materials and activities before groups.
• Welcoming participants and establishing daily expectations.
• Facilitating scheduled group sessions.
• Supporting transitions between activities.
• Monitoring participation and group dynamics.
• Reinforcing appropriate behavior and coping strategies.
• Providing observations to clinical staff.
• Completing daily documentation.
• Participating in team communication and program activities.

This is a full-time daytime position at Kid's Thrive Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio. The position involves frequent interaction with children and adolescents and may require standing, walking, assisting with activities, and responding appropriately to routine behavioral or emotional situations.

Employees are expected to maintain a professional, respectful, and trauma‑informed approach when interacting with participants, families, and colleagues.

Eligible employees may receive a benefits package that can include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance resources
• Training and professional development

Benefits, eligibility, compensation, and employment conditions are subject to applicable organizational policies and employment terms.

Why Join Kid's Thrive Cleveland?

Working as an Outpatient Group Facilitator provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents. You will help young people develop practical coping skills, strengthen relationships, improve communication, and build confidence in a supportive group setting.

Kid's Thrive Cleveland is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.