Outpatient Youth Group Facilitator

Kids Thrive; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Training and professional development

Job summary

Kid's Thrive Southern Columbus is seeking an Outpatient Group Facilitator to plan and lead therapeutic group activities for children and adolescents in daytime outpatient services. You will collaborate with clinicians and support staff to promote skill development and meaningful participation in treatment goals.

The role emphasizes creating a safe, structured environment, maintaining confidentiality, and documenting progress while adhering to treatment plans and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with children, adolescents, families, behavioral health programs, education, social services, or related settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to stay calm and professional when responding to challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured outpatient groups for children and adolescents.
• Create a safe, respectful, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate group environment.
• Lead activities focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, conflict resolution, and healthy decision-making.
• Encourage participation and engagement while respecting each child's individual needs and abilities.
• Monitor group dynamics and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional concerns.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and appropriate peer interactions.
• Follow established treatment plans, program guidelines, safety procedures, and organizational policies.
• Communicate relevant observations and participant progress to the appropriate clinical team members.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, behavioral health professionals, families, and other members of the care team as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect participant privacy.
• Assist with maintaining an organized, clean, and therapeutic group setting.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, supervision, and professional development activities.

Job description

Kid's Thrive Southern Columbus is seeking an Outpatient Group Facilitator to plan and lead therapeutic group activities for children and adolescents in daytime outpatient services. You will collaborate with clinicians and support staff to promote skill development and meaningful participation in treatment goals.

The role emphasizes creating a safe, structured environment, maintaining confidentiality, and documenting progress while adhering to treatment plans and organizational policies.