Outpatient Group Facilitator (IOP/PHP)

Center for Discovery; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks a Group Facilitator to lead groups at the outpatient level of care (PHP & IOP). The role includes de-escalation or crisis intervention when necessary and communicating relevant information to the primary treatment team.

The facilitator collaborates with the program director and clinicians to develop a comprehensive therapy program, conducts groups as scheduled, and ensures prompt documentation and compliance with policy and Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; may be pursuing a masters in psychology or related field.
• Understanding of therapeutic processes, confidentiality laws and ethics.
• Post offer physical examination/medical history check and TB test required.
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license and liability insurance if driving on property.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Program Director and Clinical Director to develop therapy programs.
• Facilitates groups, workshops, and educational sessions per schedule.
• Completes group notes immediately after each session.
• Documents all services in the patient’s medical record.
• Adheres to company policy, procedures and Joint Commission standards.
• Ensures compliance with care regulations and documentation requirements.
• Assesses suicidality and potential danger to self or others.
• Provides psychoeducation to patients as needed.
• Models healthy eating behaviors during meals with patients.
• May travel to other facilities to attend trainings.

Skills

Group therapy knowledge

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Ethics and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Masters in progress (candidate)

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks a Group Facilitator to lead groups at the outpatient level of care (PHP & IOP). The role includes de-escalation or crisis intervention when necessary and communicating relevant information to the primary treatment team.

The facilitator collaborates with the program director and clinicians to develop a comprehensive therapy program, conducts groups as scheduled, and ensures prompt documentation and compliance with policy and Joint Commission standards.