Outpatient Group Facilitator

Facility: Kid's Thrive Southern Columbus
Location: Southern Columbus, Ohio
Position: Outpatient Group Facilitator
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary

Kid's Thrive Southern Columbus is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and engaging Outpatient Group Facilitator to join our daytime team. This position supports children and adolescents participating in outpatient behavioral health programming by facilitating structured groups and activities in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

The Outpatient Group Facilitator works collaboratively with clinical and support staff to encourage participation, reinforce positive behaviors, and help youth develop practical emotional, social, communication, and coping skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured outpatient groups for children and adolescents.
• Establish a safe, welcoming, respectful, and supportive group environment.
• Lead age-appropriate activities focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, problem-solving, and positive decision-making.
• Encourage participation and meaningful engagement from group members.
• Build appropriate professional relationships with children and adolescents.
• Monitor group dynamics and respond appropriately to behavioral or emotional concerns.
• Model and reinforce healthy communication, cooperation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Help participants identify and practice positive coping strategies.
• Follow established treatment plans, program procedures, safety protocols, and organizational policies.
• Observe participant behavior and communicate relevant information to the appropriate clinical team members.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, behavioral health professionals, families, and other members of the care team as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect participant privacy.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and therapeutic group environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, supervision, and professional development.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by program leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, families, education, social services, behavioral health, or a related population.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish appropriate professional relationships with youth.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional when responding to challenging behaviors or situations.

Preferred

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, education, child development, human services, or a related field.
• Previous experience facilitating groups.
• Experience working with children or adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges.
• Experience in outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, schools, residential treatment, or youth-serving programs.
• Training or experience in crisis intervention, behavioral de-escalation, or therapeutic group facilitation.

Core Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Compassion and empathy
• Patience and emotional maturity
• Excellent communication skills
• Active listening
• Professionalism and integrity
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Organization and attention to detail
• Conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to engage youth in structured activities
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Appropriate professional judgment

Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities

The Outpatient Group Facilitator may:

• Prepare materials and activities for scheduled groups.
• Welcome participants and establish group expectations.
• Facilitate structured group sessions.
• Support transitions between activities.
• Monitor participation and group dynamics.
• Reinforce appropriate behaviors and healthy coping strategies.
• Provide relevant observations to the clinical team.
• Complete required daily documentation.
• Participate in team communication and program activities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time daytime position located at Kid's Thrive Southern Columbus in Southern Columbus, Ohio.

The position involves frequent interaction with children and adolescents and may require standing, walking, participating in activities, and responding appropriately to routine behavioral or emotional situations.

Employees are expected to maintain a professional, respectful, supportive, and trauma-informed approach when interacting with participants, families, and colleagues.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance resources
• Professional development and training
• Career advancement opportunities

Benefits, eligibility, compensation, and employment conditions are subject to applicable organizational policies and employment terms.

Why Join Kid's Thrive Southern Columbus?

As an Outpatient Group Facilitator, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents. You will help young people develop coping skills, strengthen communication, improve social interactions, and build confidence in a structured and supportive environment.

If you are passionate about working with youth and want to contribute to a collaborative behavioral health team, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kid's Thrive Southern Columbus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Position Details

Facility: Kid's Thrive Southern Columbus
Position: Outpatient Group Facilitator
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Location: Southern Columbus, Ohio

Apply today to join the Kid's Thrive Southern Columbus team and help support the growth, development, and well-being of children and adolescents.