Group Facilitator | Lawrence Township, NJ

Atlantic Health Strategies•Lawrence Township, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is seeking a compassionate and engaging Group Facilitator to support the delivery of evidence-based behavioral health treatment at its Lawrence Township, NJ location. This part-time, on-site position offers opportunities to facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group sessions during daytime and evening programming for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. Compensation is provided on a per-group basis, with rates of $75 per daytime group and $100 per evening group facilitated.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience providing behavioral health services, including mental health treatment, substance use disorder services, or therapeutic group facilitation.
Working knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health interventions, including CBT, DBT-informed skills, trauma-informed care, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills, with the ability to engage individuals with diverse behavioral health needs.
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary clinical teams while maintaining professional boundaries, client confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Ability to work part-time, on-site in Lawrence Township, NJ, during assigned daytime or evening group sessions.

Nice To Haves

Active New Jersey clinical licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
New Jersey Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential.

Responsibilities

Facilitate structured group sessions focused on mental health, substance use recovery, emotional regulation, and the development of healthy coping skills.
Incorporate evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention, into group programming as clinically appropriate.
Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive group environment that encourages active participation, respectful communication, and meaningful engagement.
Support clients in identifying personal challenges, strengthening coping strategies, and developing skills that promote emotional wellness and sustained recovery.
Collaborate with clinical team members to promote consistency between group programming and individualized treatment goals.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of group sessions, client participation, and relevant clinical observations in accordance with organizational standards.
Uphold professional boundaries, client confidentiality, ethical standards, and trauma-informed practices throughout service delivery.