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: 11am-7pm, Monday-Friday
Work Location: On-site - Greenwich, CT
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