Group Facilitator (Contract) - Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
About The Position
All In Solutions is seeking a passionate and engaging Group Facilitator for its outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) team in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The facilitator delivers therapeutic and psychoeducational group programming for people experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders. The role supports client engagement and positive treatment outcomes by creating a safe, supportive, and interactive environment where clients can build coping skills, strengthen recovery, and pursue personal growth. The facilitator leads groups using evidence-based approaches and adapts group content to participants’ needs, clinical observations, and program goals. The position also involves documenting services, maintaining applicable privacy and clinical standards, responding appropriately to crises, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary clinical and support staff. This is an independent contractor (1099) position requiring availability to facilitate groups on Saturdays, generally between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Behavioral Health, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience working in mental health, substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring disorders, or behavioral health settings.
- Working knowledge of mental health disorders, addiction treatment, relapse prevention, recovery principles, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Familiarity with CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, and group therapy practices.
- Strong communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Ability to engage diverse populations and create a supportive therapeutic environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to client advocacy, recovery support, and ethical clinical practice.
- Saturday availability, generally between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Nice To Haves
- Experience facilitating therapeutic, psychoeducational, or recovery-focused groups.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation standards.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for people receiving mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
- Lead process, relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation, life skills, and recovery-focused groups.
- Use evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques.
- Prepare and deliver engaging group content aligned with program goals and client treatment needs.
- Adapt curriculum and activities based on participant needs, clinical observations, and evidence-based practices.
- Develop educational materials promoting emotional wellness, recovery, resilience, and personal growth.
- Create an inclusive, interactive therapeutic environment that encourages participation and peer support.
- Build rapport with clients while maintaining professional and therapeutic boundaries.
- Help clients identify strengths, develop coping strategies, and apply recovery-oriented skills in daily life.
- Monitor group dynamics and facilitate healthy communication among participants.
- Address disruptive behavior, interpersonal conflict, and emotional distress in a therapeutic and professional manner.
- Respond appropriately to crises and collaborate with clinical staff when additional intervention is needed.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation for group services, including attendance, progress notes, incident reports, and other required clinical records.
- Comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Joint Commission standards, payer requirements, and organizational policies.
- Ensure documentation supports medical necessity and continuity of care.
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, medical providers, recovery support staff, and leadership to coordinate client care.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, supervision, and program development initiatives.
- Communicate clinically relevant observations and concerns to appropriate treatment team members.
