Group Facilitator - Outpatient

Casa Palmera is a nationally recognized subacute residential treatment center in San Diego, California offering drug rehabilitation, treatment for alcohol addiction as well as treatment for mood disorders and anxiety and trauma disorders. Casa Palmera is staffed with a diverse team of psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists who work together to help each patient move forward within a caring community.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place.  Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Compensation Range: $31 hourly 

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:  

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits 
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities 
• Advancement opportunities within the organization 

The Group Facilitator will have the opportunity provide therapeutic treatment, with an emphasis on evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment methods; through facilitating scheduled groups to patients in Inpatient Detoxification, Residential Treatment (RTC), Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and outpatient programs under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and Assistant Clinical Director. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Clinical Director and Assistant Clinical Director and other professional staff to help develop comprehensive program of therapy, evaluation and treatment.
• Responsible for delivering appropriate topic to scheduled groups.
• Responsible for complete all group notes immediately after leading each group.
• Document all services provided in clients medical record.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental concerns.
• Knowledge of company’s policy and procedures, DSS, DHCS and Joint Commission standards and regulations. Adhere to all regulations and maintain accurate and timely client charting in compliance and according to the clinical guidelines.
• Periodically participates in staff meeting, providing training with regard to therapeutic services and, mental health topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director including but not limited to meeting with clients individually for support.

This is a full time position. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at casapalmera.com

• Group facilitator is preferred to be credentialled with CCAPP as a CADC II or CADC III, or equivalent certification.
• Must maintain certification and be in good standing.
• 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 personal vehicle on our property.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

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.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

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.