Contract Group Facilitator — Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders

Stand•Decatur, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

STAND, Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Group Facilitator to provide structured group services to individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental-health and substance-use disorders. The ideal candidate will bring strong facilitation skills, sound clinical or recovery-support knowledge, timely documentation practices, and a commitment to person-centered care. This position is well suited for a credentialed professional who enjoys helping individuals strengthen their recovery skills, improve personal accountability, and achieve meaningful change.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certified Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CCADC)
Georgia Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level III (GCADC III)
Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Georgia Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II (GCADC II)
Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (CAC-II)
Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (CAC-I)
Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES)
Bachelor's degree in a helping profession with at least five years of relevant experience
Experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
Demonstrate effective group-facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
Be able to complete accurate, objective, and timely BIRP progress notes.
Be able to pass a Federal Live Scan background check and urine drug screening.
Maintain all applicable licenses, certifications, credentials, and professional insurance in active status.
Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of substance use, recovery principles, relapse prevention, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and co-occurring disorders.
Experience working in an intensive outpatient, behavioral-health, recovery-support, or community-based treatment setting.
Familiarity with CARF standards and quality-improvement practices.
Ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of readiness for change.

Responsibilities

Facilitate four to six one-hour group sessions each week for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental-health and substance-use disorders.
Prepare and deliver engaging, recovery-focused group content using approved curricula and evidence-based practices.
Create a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages participant engagement.
Complete all required BIRP progress notes accurately and within 48 hours of each group session.
Maintain complete and accurate attendance and service documentation.
Communicate participant concerns, behavioral changes, safety issues, and follow-up needs to the appropriate program or clinical staff.
Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with all applicable privacy, ethical, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
Embrace and support CARF A.S.P.I.R.E. to Excellence® standards.
Participate in regular staff meetings, supervision, and required staff training.
Contribute to the development of positive, collaborative, and professional team relationships.
Maintain all licenses, certifications, credentials, and required professional insurance throughout employment.