Day Treatment Program Facilitator (Independent Contractor)

MBI Health Services•Washington, DC

About The Position

MBI Health Services is seeking a dedicated DayTreatment Program Facilitator (Independent Contractor) to provide structured group and individual counseling for adults facing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a therapeutic environment and is passionate about helping clients build insight, develop coping skills, and work toward long-term recovery. As a key member of our Day Treatment Program, you’ll engage participants in meaningful clinical discussions, psychoeducation, and recovery-based interventions—helping to improve daily functioning and quality of life.

Requirements

Some college coursework required
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational, computer, and time management skills required
Must pass background check.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience preferred
Previous work in the mental health field and/or social services/social work, preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
Collect information about clients through interviews, tests, and evaluation of day-to-day functioning within work, family, and other routines to identify areas needing continued support, resources, and treatment.
Provide therapeutic services to clients through individual and group sessions that are consistent with current research, professional standards, and MBI’s vision and values.
Ensure that group sessions maintain a minimum of four (4) participating individuals to meet program standards for therapeutic engagement and documentation eligibility.
Collaborate with the MBI leadership team to identify, develop, coordinate, and evaluate clinical and non-clinical training for staff to ensure consistency with MBI’s standard of practice and continued advancement of MBI Health Services.
Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities that support the smooth functioning of clinical operations.
Report for duty by 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise directed in writing by the Day Treatment Program Director.
Submit a proposed weekly list of group facilitation topics to the Day Treatment Program Director in advance, with a focus on addiction, co-occurring disorders, and other therapeutic themes.
Provide individual counseling to consumers exhibiting co-occurring disorders related to substance use and mental health.
Review the progress of at least 50% of consumers participating in group sessions each month and document findings accordingly.
Collaborate with each consumer’s assigned Community Support Worker (CSW) on a quarterly basis to review progress and provide feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
Submit group facilitation notes to the Day Treatment Care Coordinator within 24–48 hours of each group session for review and approval.
Correct and resubmit any documentation errors (e.g., Red X notes) within 24 hours of notification.
Participate in weekly one-on-one supervision sessions (three per month) and monthly group supervision with the Program Director or as otherwise scheduled.
Engage in professional development and training opportunities, with prior approval from the Program Director.
Notify the Program Director immediately of any inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to intoxication, verbal abuse, threats, physical altercations, theft, or any other conduct deemed inappropriate by program leadership.
Perform other duties as determined by the management of MBI Health Services, LLC.