Group Facilitator (Daytime) Brookfield

Atlantic Health Strategies•Brookfield, WI

5d•$50,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wisconsin Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time, salaried Group Facilitator for its new Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The role leads daytime therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients, following the program curriculum and treatment approach. The facilitator works with the clinical team to support treatment plans, reinforce coping and recovery skills, and maintain a safe, structured group environment. This is an on-site position with a consistent daytime schedule.

Requirements

Hold a credential qualifying the candidate to provide group counseling under Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 75 or ch. DHS 35, depending on program licensure. Qualifying credentials generally include SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC under Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 160; mental health professional-in-training or qualified treatment trainee status; or a mental health professional license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or APSW/ISW certification under chs. 448, 455, or 457, Stats.
Ability to work within scope of practice and under the clinical supervision structure required by the program's licensure chapter.
Comfort facilitating groups of 2 to 16 clients, consistent with the group counseling ratio defined under Wis. Admin. Code DHS 75.03(41) of one facilitator per 10 patients.
Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.
Strong group facilitation, de-escalation, and documentation skills.
Full-time, daytime, on-site availability in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
Prior experience facilitating groups in a PHP, IOP, or other licensed behavioral health setting.
Familiarity with evidence-based group curricula such as CBT, DBT skills groups, or Seeking Safety.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead daytime therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for PHP/IOP clients in accordance with the program curriculum and treatment approach.
Document group attendance, participation, and clinical observations in the EMR promptly.
Help clients apply coping, communication, and recovery skills during sessions.
Monitor group dynamics and escalate concerns to clinical leadership as needed.
Collaborate with primary counselors and the clinical supervisor on treatment planning and clinical staffing.
Maintain a safe, organized group room environment.
Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing training as required by Wisconsin certification standards.