What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Facilitator position at Discovery Behavioral Health?
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
Schedule: Monday to Friday 11AM to 7PM
Work Location: On-site - Paramus, NJ
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.
- Assesses suicidality and possibility for danger to self or others.
- Provides psychoeducation to patients, as needed.
- Attends meals and models appropriate eating behaviors with patients, as assigned.
- May be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings.
- 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.
Schedule: Monday to Friday 11AM to 7PM
Work Location: On-site - Paramus, NJ
Salary : $22 - $25