Outpatient Group Facilitator - Therapy & Education

Center for Discovery; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO employer

Drug-free workplace

Pre-employment substance abuse testing

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead outpatient groups (PHP & IOP) in Tacoma, WA. The role collaborates with the Program/Clinical Directors, facilitates education groups, documents in the medical record, and supports crisis intervention as needed.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and understanding of confidentiality and ethics; valid CA driver’s license if driving on our property; willingness to travel for trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with strong ethics knowledge.
• Pursuing a Master’s degree to become a therapist may be considered.
• Understanding therapeutic process and confidentiality laws is required.
• Post-offer medical checks and TB test may be required.
• Driver's license and vehicle liability if driving on property.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program/director to develop therapy program.
• Facilitate groups, workshops, and educational sessions.
• Complete group notes immediately after sessions.
• Document services in patients' medical records.
• Know company policy and Joint Commission standards.
• Follow regulations and documentation for patient care.
• Assess suicidality and risk to self or others.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients as needed.
• Attend meals and model healthy eating behaviors.
• Travel to other facilities for trainings when required.

Skills

Therapeutic process knowledge

Confidentiality laws

Professional ethics

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Masters degree in progress

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead outpatient groups (PHP & IOP) in Tacoma, WA. The role collaborates with the Program/Clinical Directors, facilitates education groups, documents in the medical record, and supports crisis intervention as needed.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and understanding of confidentiality and ethics; valid CA driver’s license if driving on our property; willingness to travel for trainings.