Group Facilitator
About The Position
Benevolent Family Services (BFS) is a Joint Commission-accredited, DBHDS-licensed behavioral health organization offering PHP and IOP services to adults and adolescents across Hampton and Richmond, Virginia. BFS operates six service lines under Medicaid MCO contracts, including MH-PHP, SA-PHP, MH-IOP, and SA-IOP. BFS has been providing these services for over 12 years. The Group Facilitator plans and leads structured therapeutic group sessions, maintains compliant clinical documentation, and supports members in working toward individualized recovery goals within a structured day-program environment.
Requirements
- Active Virginia credential required: CSAC, LMSW, LPC, LMHP-R, or equivalent designation recognized by DBHDS for PHP/IOP service delivery
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience facilitating therapeutic groups; PHP, IOP, or structured outpatient setting strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of evidence-based group modalities and behavioral health treatment principles
- Ability to produce accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with Medicaid and state guidelines
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ASAM criteria and Virginia DBHDS regulations
- Experience across both mental health and substance use programming
- Comfort working in a structured, fast-paced clinical environment with direct accountability to documentation timelines
- Experience with adolescent programming or evening/extended-day schedules
- Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily therapeutic group sessions for PHP and/or IOP members using evidence-based approaches (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation)
- Plan and prepare group content, skill-building activities, and relapse prevention programming aligned with member treatment goals
- Complete same-day progress notes and assist with weekly treatment plan updates per Medicaid, MCO, and BFS documentation standards
- Assist with continued stay authorizations and level-of-care documentation as directed by the Clinical Supervisor
- Administer substance use surveys, behavioral health screenings, and other clinical instruments as required
- Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and scheduled supervision
- Communicate member progress, behavioral concerns, and safety issues to the Clinical Supervisor promptly
- Adhere to BFS policies, DBHDS regulations, and Joint Commission standards at all times
Benefits
- Benefits package available for full-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
