What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Facilitator position at True Behavioral Health LP?
The Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating groups to assist participants in achieving personal, social, educational and/or vocational development. The Group Facilitator is responsible for clinical documentation standards to certification and insurance requirements.Shift: Tuesday through Saturday Responsibilities:• Facilitate structured groups that support education in recovery, resilience, and community, including process, psychoeducational, skills-based, or wellness-focused activities, depending on credentials and program needs.• Deliver services within scope of practice and consistent with licensure, certification, and DHCS guidelines (e.g., licensed clinicians provide therapy groups; certified counselors provide addiction-focused education and support; wellness instructors provide experiential recovery activities).• Collaborate with the program leadership to ensure groups align with individualized treatment plans and overall program curriculum.• Promote client engagement and accountability by fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive group environment.• Model healthy coping skills and boundaries in alignment with program values and recovery principles.• Document services provided in compliance with DHCS, facility, and payer requirements (e.g., group notes, attendance logs, progress summaries).• Maintain group structure and boundaries, ensuring activities are recovery-focused and appropriate for the treatment setting.• Monitor and respond to client needs during group sessions, escalating concerns to clinical staff when appropriate.• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and trainings to maintain compliance and professional development.• Support facility culture by encouraging community-building, accountability, and peer support among clients.• Preparation of group materials and researching new methodologies for inclusion in group sessions• Crisis intervention, as needed• Documentation of all services provided within 24 hours.• Uphold participant confidentiality in accordance with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.• Other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:• Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment • Must be at least 18 years of age • Licensed or registration with The California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT, LCSW,LPCC, AMFT, ACSW or APCC• Minimum of two years’ experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from mental illness and/or substance abuse • Current First Aid/CPR certification • Current TB test Competencies:• Written and verbal communication skills• Interpersonal skills • Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity• Must demonstrate working knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements regarding the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI).• Must also have knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, 42 CFR Part 2 regulations governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records, including proper handling, release, and protection of client information in behavioral health and residential treatment settings.• Advanced knowledge of behaviors and emotion related to addiction• Ability to facilitate group counseling• Skills in documenting effective group and individual notes• Ability to coordinate volunteer and vocational activities for participants• Knowledge about the FMLA process and coordination• Skills in ACA intervention strategies• Ability to create effective discharge and aftercare plansWorking Conditions: Work is performed in an office or other environmentally controlled room. Work may expose incumbents to contagious or infectious diseases, dangerous and volatile situations, or possible bodily injury.
Salary : $70,300 - $85,000