Behavioral Health Group Facilitator

Description

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Group Facilitator (BSW) provides structured psychoeducational and skills-based group services in a residential mental health and substance abuse setting under supervision of a licensed clinician. This role does not provide independent therapy.

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate daily      psychoeducational and therapeutic support groups (e.g., coping skills,      relapse prevention, emotional regulation, life skills, communication,      mindfulness). 
2. Implement evidence-informed      curricula (CBT-based skills, DBT-informed skills, recovery models,      trauma-informed approaches). 
3. Maintain group structure,      engagement, and safety, including managing group dynamics and behavioral      issues. 
4. Adapt group content to      meet individuals served cognitive, developmental, and cultural needs.
5. Familiarize with crisis      intervention techniques to de-escalate conflicts in a manner that keeps      staff and individuals served safe. If unable to do so in an effective      manner, must follow protocol on asking for assistance at a higher level.
6. Reinforce individualized      treatment plan goals through group interventions.
7. Collaborate with licensed      clinicians to ensure group content aligns with treatment objectives and      level of care.
8. Identify and report clinical      concerns, behavioral changes, or risk issues to supervising clinicians      immediately. 
9. Complete timely,      accurate, and audit-ready group notes in the electronic health record      (EHR) per program standards. 
10. Support      a therapeutic milieu by modeling appropriate behaviors, boundaries, and      emotional regulation. 
11. Participate      in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and supervision. 
12. Communicate      effectively with multidisciplinary staff (clinical, medical, case      management, recovery technicians).
13. Accept      and implement clinical supervision, feedback, and program updates.
14. Perform      other related duties as assigned by Lead Residential Therapist.

Requirements

Qualifications: BSW or related field required. Experience in behavioral health preferred. Must demonstrate professionalism, documentation skills, and ability to work in residential setting. Must be able to maintain an active Florida Driver’s License.

Education and/

or Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) or related field (psychology, human services, behavioral health). Experience in direct care, behavioral support, healthcare, or residential programs preferred.