Outpatient Group Facilitator

Kids Thrive; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Kid’s Thrive Dayton is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Outpatient Group Facilitator to join our team. If you are passionate about supporting children and helping them develop emotional regulation, social skills, and healthy coping strategies, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will facilitate therapeutic group sessions, promote positive interactions, and support children in achieving their treatment goals in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant education or experience in behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, education, or related field.
• Experience working with children or facilitating therapeutic, educational, or behavioral health groups is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage children in age-appropriate activities and encourage positive participation.
• Compassion, patience, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting children’s emotional and behavioral well-being.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and protect confidential information.
• Any required certifications, background checks, and training must be completed in accordance with facility requirements and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured therapeutic group sessions for children in an outpatient setting.
• Support the development of emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, and coping skills.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive group environment.
• Implement group activities and interventions based on established treatment plans and clinical guidance.
• Encourage participation, positive peer interactions, and appropriate behavioral responses.
• Monitor group dynamics and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional concerns.
• Collaborate with therapists, clinicians, families, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of group attendance, participation, progress, and relevant observations.
• Communicate concerns and changes in participants’ needs to the appropriate clinical team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with facility policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations.
• Follow established safety procedures and use appropriate de-escalation techniques when needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Group facilitation

Organization

Collaborative teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Education

Background in behavioral health/related field

Job description

Facility: Kid’s Thrive Dayton
Position: Outpatient Group Facilitator
Schedule: Full-Time Days

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children!

Kid’s Thrive Dayton is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Outpatient Group Facilitator to join our team! If you are passionate about supporting children and helping them develop emotional regulation, social skills, and healthy coping strategies, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will facilitate therapeutic group sessions, promote positive interactions, and support children in achieving their treatment goals in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured therapeutic group sessions for children in an outpatient setting.
• Support the development of emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, and coping skills.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive group environment.
• Implement group activities and interventions based on established treatment plans and clinical guidance.
• Encourage participation, positive peer interactions, and appropriate behavioral responses.
• Monitor group dynamics and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional concerns.
• Collaborate with therapists, clinicians, families, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of group attendance, participation, progress, and relevant observations.
• Communicate concerns and changes in participants’ needs to the appropriate clinical team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with facility policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations.
• Follow established safety procedures and use appropriate de-escalation techniques when needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant education or experience in behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related field.
• Experience working with children or facilitating therapeutic, educational, or behavioral health groups is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage children in age-appropriate activities and encourage positive participation.
• Compassion, patience, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting children’s emotional and behavioral well-being.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and protect confidential information.
• Any required certifications, background checks, and training must be completed in accordance with facility requirements and applicable regulations.

Kid’s Thrive Dayton values its employees and strives to provide a supportive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits may include, subject to eligibility and the facility’s current offerings:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Please confirm the benefits currently offered by Kid’s Thrive Dayton before publishing this advertisement.

Why Join Kid’s Thrive Dayton?

Join a team committed to helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive. As an Outpatient Group Facilitator, you will play an important role in creating positive therapeutic experiences and helping children make meaningful progress toward their treatment goals.

• Facility: Kid’s Thrive Dayton
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Days