About the Role
The Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating groups at the outpatient level of care (PHP & IOP), participating in de-escalation or crisis intervention when necessary, and communicating pertinent information to the primary treatment team.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Must understand the therapeutic process
- Understand confidentiality laws
- Have strong knowledge of professional ethics
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- On-site
- PRN
- On-Call
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
- May be working toward Masters degree to become a therapist
About the Company
- At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment.
- 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.
- 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 maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Equal Opportunity
- We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
