Virtual Mental Health Group Facilitator

Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming lives through behavioral healthcare. As a Group Facilitator, you will lead engaging therapeutic sessions in a 100% remote environment, utilizing evidence-based practices to support clients on their journey to recovery. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele, providing impactful treatment while enjoying comprehensive benefits and professional development. With a commitment to empowering clinicians, this innovative firm provides pathways for growth and advancement, making it an ideal place for those passionate about mental health and client care.

Benefits

401(k)

Healthcare Benefits

Vacation and Sick Days

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discounts

Certification Resources

Continuing Education Programs

Weekly Training Opportunities

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in behavioral healthcare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates therapeutic groups and documents sessions.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to develop therapy programs.
• Maintains compliance with mental health regulations.

Skills

Therapeutic Treatment

Evidence-Based Treatment Methods

Group Facilitation

Client Documentation

Knowledge of Mental Health Regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Master's Degree in Relevant Field

Tools

EMR Software

Zoom

Job description

Company Description

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Compensation range is $22 - $25 per hour

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Resources to obtain certification in EMDR, CBT Trauma Focused therapies
• Support for pursuing multi-state licensure
• Continuing Education (CE) programs and training
• Supervision hours
• Networking opportunities and development of professional relations
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

The Group Facilitator provides therapeutic treatment, with an emphasis on evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment methods. You will do this through facilitating scheduled groups and documenting the sessions in our EMR. While in this position, you shall maintain all applicable licenses and certification requirements and at-all-times during the term of this Agreement, meet all requirements of the facility or other regulatory entity for such licensing, certification or credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Clinical Director and/or Program Director and other professional staff to help develop comprehensive program of therapy, evaluation and treatment.
• Responsible for delivering appropriate topic to scheduled groups.
• Responsible for completing all group notes immediately after leading each group.
• Document all services provided in clients medical record.
• Knowledge of company’s policy and procedures, DMHAS and Joint Commission standards and regulations. Adhere to all regulations and maintain accurate and timely client charting in compliance and according to the clinical guidelines.
• Periodically participates in staff meeting, providing training with regard to therapeutic services and, mental health topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director including but not limited to meeting with clients individually for support.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website atdiscoverymood.com

Virtual Details:

The role is for our Discovery Mood & Anxiety, mental health intensive outpatient program (IOP).

The role is 100% remote work. In our DMAP IOP facility we run 4 IOP tracks; Adult AM 10-1pm, Adult Mid 2-5pm, Adult PM 5-8pm and adolescent (11-17 years of age) afterschool 3-7pm. We see clients all over California via secure Zoom platform.

As a group facilitator you will be leading 3-4 psychoeducational groups per day based off of our curriculum library. An essential aspect of virtual IOP is patient engagement and modifying the group to meet the needs of the clients in the group. We create a safe space for patients struggling with managing their mental health symptoms to learn new skills.

We offer learning development via pathways training of CBT, DBT, or ACT training. After your first 90 days, you are eligible to complete a training which will include a dollar increase in hourly pay once completed.

If you are interested in the position, please let us know and our recruiter Brittany will reach out to you this week to coordinate a phone screening interview.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field
• Experience working in behavioral healthcare

Must Have Stable WIFI, confidential working environment to work remotely.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.