Group Facilitator

Compassion Behavioral Health•Hollywood, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Compassion Behavioral Health is seeking a Group Facilitator to support its Residential Treatment (RTC), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) teams. The role leads psychoeducational, process, and skills-based groups for adults in residential and outpatient behavioral health treatment programs. The facilitator creates a supportive therapeutic environment, encourages client engagement, and uses evidence-based approaches to promote emotional well-being, personal growth, and long-term recovery. The facilitator collaborates with therapists, case managers, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to support continuity of care and individualized treatment goals. This is an on-site position with opportunities to facilitate groups across residential and outpatient programs. Specific scheduling and location assignments are discussed during the interview process and may vary with program needs and candidate availability. Current coverage needs include Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; Thursday and Friday, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30 PM–4:00 PM; and an IOP evening group on Wednesday, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a related behavioral health field and experience facilitating groups in a behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder treatment setting. A master's degree, Florida licensure or license eligibility, and experience in structured treatment programs or with co-occurring disorders are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or a related behavioral health field.
Experience facilitating groups in a behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder treatment setting.
Strong understanding of group dynamics, therapeutic communication, and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Licensed or license-eligible in Florida as an LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or Registered Intern.
Previous experience in residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or another structured behavioral health treatment program.
Experience facilitating groups for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

Facilitate psychoeducational, process, and skills-based groups for clients in residential, PHP, and IOP treatment programs.
Use evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation, and life skills.
Create a safe, respectful, inclusive, and therapeutic group environment that encourages participation and personal growth.
Adapt group content and facilitation techniques to clients' varying needs across levels of care.
Monitor client participation, engagement, and emotional well-being during group sessions.
Identify and communicate client concerns, behavioral observations, and relevant clinical updates to the treatment team.
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment goals.
Complete timely and accurate group notes and other required clinical records.
Maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Comply with organizational policies, Joint Commission standards, and applicable state licensing requirements.