Group Facilitator

Brightli•Springfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping individuals build healthier, more fulfilling lives? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Group Facilitator, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. This role offers the chance to lead engaging educational groups, support individuals in recovery, develop valuable behavioral health experience, work alongside dedicated clinical professionals, and contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on improving lives. We are seeking a strong communicator who is compassionate, organized, dependable, and committed to creating a positive therapeutic environment. The Group Facilitator assists the Clinical Team in delivering treatment services by facilitating educational groups, supporting client engagement, monitoring participation, and maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment. This position plays an important role in client recovery, behavioral health treatment, substance use recovery services, patient education, and therapeutic support while ensuring services are delivered in accordance with agency standards and documentation requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a closely related field OR High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment experience
Employees in this position may be required to apply for the Missouri Associate Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) credential
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and facilitate groups in clinical, educational, or public settings
Strong verbal presentation, client engagement, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to interpret and present clinical subject matter in a clear and understandable manner
Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect screening, and fingerprinting requirements
Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance required
Class E Driver's License may be required
Current CPR/First Aid certification may be required
Must promote positive morale through a supportive, respectful, and professional attitude toward clients and colleagues
Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and innovation in supporting positive client outcomes and operational effectiveness
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of client treatment
Must respect and maintain all certifications and/or licenses possessed upon hire and those obtained during employment
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of clients and staff and the ability to build positive, lasting professional relationships

Nice To Haves

Perform sedentary work, including exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects
Complete repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing, writing, and documentation activities
Sit for extended periods during the workday while facilitating groups and completing documentation
Occasionally walk or stand for brief periods to support client services and program activities
Perform the essential functions of the position within a typical office or treatment setting consistent with sedentary work requirements

Responsibilities

Facilitate educational and psychoeducational groups for clients in an engaging, supportive, and culturally sensitive manner
Create a safe therapeutic environment that encourages learning, discussion, participation, and personal growth
Present approved educational materials using established formats and treatment guidelines
Evaluate client participation and communicate progress, concerns, and observations to members of the Clinical Team
Document group attendance, participation levels, group summaries, and client responses accurately and timely within the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system
Maintain compliance with agency policies, procedures, documentation standards, and treatment protocols
Monitor client wellbeing and promptly report situations that may pose a threat to the physical or psychological safety of clients or staff
Participate in required training, including adult education training identified by agency leadership
Support organizational goals through dependable attendance, teamwork, and additional assigned duties

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.