Group Facilitator (PT) - Brookfield

Atlantic Health Strategies•Brookfield, WI

11d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Wisconsin Behavioral Health is hiring a Group Facilitator for its new Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The position leads structured therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients in the daytime PHP/IOP track and works with the clinical team to support treatment plans, reinforce coping and recovery skills, and maintain a safe, structured group environment. The position is hourly or by-group, with flexible, session-based scheduling, and is on-site in Brookfield. The facilitator follows the program curriculum and treatment approach, supports clients in practicing coping, communication, and recovery skills, monitors group dynamics, and escalates concerns to clinical leadership as needed. The role also includes timely EMR documentation, collaboration on treatment planning and clinical staffing, maintaining an organized group room, and participating in supervision and training required by Wisconsin certification standards.

Requirements

Credentialed 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; a mental health professional-in-training or qualified treatment trainee; 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.
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, following the program curriculum and treatment approach.
Support clients in applying coping, communication, and recovery skills during sessions.
Monitor group dynamics and escalate concerns to clinical leadership as needed.
Document group attendance, participation, and clinical observations in the EMR in a timely manner.
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.