Group Facilitator

Position Summary :

The Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating groups at the outpatient level of care (PHP & IOP).

The Group Facilitator participates in de-escalation or crisis intervention when necessary.

The facilitator communicates pertinent information to the primary treatment team as needed.

Essential Job Functions:


* Collaborates with Program Director and/or Clinical Director and other professional staff to help develop comprehensive program of therapy, evaluation and treatment.


* Facilitates groups, workshops, and educational groups as directed by the program schedule.


* Responsible for completing all group notes immediately after each group.


* Document all services provided in patients' medical record.


* Knowledge of company policy and procedures, and Joint Commission standards and regulations.


* Adheres to all regulations and documentation requirements in regard to patient care and compliance of all patient care.


* Attend staff meetings.


* Assesses suicidality and possibility for danger to self or others.


* Provides psychoeducation to patients, as needed.


* Begins and ends groups on time.


* Attends meals and models appropriate eating behaviors with patients, as assigned.


* May be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings.

Core Competencies:


* Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.


* Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed.


* Ability to embrace and exude the Center for Discovery mission, check emails at minimum 2x a week, and have visited the CFD SharePoint site at least 1x/mth.

METRIC: Complete all tech training, employee file up to date, policy system up to date, visited the CFD SharePoint at least 2x, and checks emails 2x a week.


* Able to check in with patients and provide appropriate observations AEB bathroom observations and check in with patients that show rapport has been built.


* Able to run an effective group AEB patient engagement, teaching of skills, and time management.

Knowledge, Education, Experience:


* Must have a Bachelor's Degree


* May be working toward Masters degree to become a therapist


* Must understand the therapeutic process, understand confidentiality laws, and have strong knowledge of professional ethics.


* Successful candidate must submit to post offer, physical examination/medical history check, and TB test.


* Must have valid CA driver's license and liability insurance if driving a personal vehicle on our property.

Physical Demands:

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