Group Facilitator
About The Position
Monte Nido Parsippany is a primary eating disorder day treatment program in Parsippany, New Jersey, serving adults and adolescents seeking treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or Exercise Addiction. Through partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming, clients participate in group and individual therapy and receive clinical, medical, psychiatric, and nutritional expertise while experiencing real-life challenges. The Group Facilitator provides high-quality patient care within a therapeutic milieu, supporting individuals with eating disorders through structured programming, safety monitoring, therapeutic meal support, and group facilitation. The role collaborates with clinical, medical, and nursing teams to promote patient safety and emotional support and to ensure adherence to program standards while upholding Monte Nido’s mission and values. The position is full-time, onsite, and scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pay is $21–$28 per hour.
Requirements
- Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or another related field is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience treating individuals with eating disorders in a residential or inpatient setting is very helpful.
Responsibilities
- Plan, structure, and facilitate clinical groups, including CBT/DBT skills, coping strategies, and relapse prevention.
- Adapt group content to clients’ levels of functioning and treatment goals.
- Maintain group safety, boundaries, and engagement.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to integrate group work into overall care plans.
- Participate in and monitor daily meals and snacks, facilitating the pre-meal and post-meal process.
- Provide calm, supportive encouragement or redirection around food.
- Follow established meal support protocols under the direction of the clinical/dietary team.
- Provide direct client care in the program setting, including check-ins, support around skills use, brief interventions, and meal support.
- Participate in milieu support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid time off
- Professional development
- Competitive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
