Group Facilitator

Discovery Behavioral Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Tampa, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Group Facilitator is responsible for leading therapeutic groups and workshops for patients in PHP and IOP levels of care. They must document all services in medical records and collaborate with the clinical team to develop treatment plans.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree, or are working towards a Master's degree, and understand the therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, and professional ethics. You are responsible for facilitating groups, documenting services, and participating in de-escalation or crisis intervention when necessary.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Joint Commission standards

Confidentiality laws

Professional ethics

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Psychoeducation

Job Description

Center for Discovery  

At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Discovery is currently seeking Program Directors, Primary Therapists, Facility Managers, Counselors/Mental Health Specialists, Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nurses. Discovery is specifically seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others. 

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in the behavioral health field, the first step is to look for Open job positions that match your skills, qualifications and interest. Each posting includes a description and minimum required qualifications. 

When we review candidate information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or hiring manager may contact you to further discuss your qualifications. 

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.
  • 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.

Knowledge, Education, Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
  • 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.

Employment Status: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 11am-7pm

Work Location: On-site — Tampa, FL

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. 

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.

Discovery Behavioral Health

Discovery Behavioral Health operates treatment centers across the United States and provides the highest quality of care available. Discovery Behavioral Health offers mental health, eating disorder, and addiction services in a continuum of care including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization/day treatment, residential treatment, and inpatient detox. Discovery Behavioral Health specializes in helping children, teens, and adults suffering from mood and anxiety disorders, substance use and addiction, self-harm, attachment, and eating disorders. Discovery treatment teams are comprised of national experts in the fields of substance use and addiction, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, self-harm and attachment.
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