Outpatient Group Therapy Facilitator

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

Job summary

Center for Discovery in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead PHP and IOP group sessions, de-escalation when needed, and communicate relevant updates to the treatment team.

The role emphasizes completing group notes immediately after sessions, maintaining accurate documentation, and adhering to policy, ethics, and Joint Commission standards.

Full-time, onsite schedule Monday–Friday 11:00am–7:00pm with a pay range of $25–$27 hourly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• May be working toward a Master's degree to become a therapist.
• Understand the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws; practice ethics.
• Post-offer physical examination/medical history check and TB test required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and liability insurance if driving on our property.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with leadership to develop therapy program and treatment plans.
• Facilitates groups, workshops, and educational sessions as scheduled.
• Completes group notes immediately after each session.
• Documents services in patients' medical records.
• Adheres to policies, Joint Commission standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assesses suicidality and potential danger to self or others.
• Delivers psychoeducation to patients as needed.
• Models appropriate eating behaviors during meals when assigned.
• May travel to other facilities for trainings.

Skills

Group facilitation

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Psychoeducation

Documentation

Communication

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Masters in progress

Job description

Center for Discovery in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead PHP and IOP group sessions, de-escalation when needed, and communicate relevant updates to the treatment team.

The role emphasizes completing group notes immediately after sessions, maintaining accurate documentation, and adhering to policy, ethics, and Joint Commission standards.

Full-time, onsite schedule Monday–Friday 11:00am–7:00pm with a pay range of $25–$27 hourly.