Group Facilitator – Addiction Recovery

Avenues Recovery • Fort Wayne, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring a Group Facilitator for its Fort Wayne location, a 100-bed residential addiction treatment facility offering medical detoxification and inpatient rehabilitation services. The facilitator leads group sessions that support clients in developing coping skills, confidence, and practical tools for everyday life as they work toward recovery. The role works collaboratively with clinical and behavioral health teams, communicates client needs or concerns to appropriate team members, and maintains accurate, timely documentation of sessions and client progress.

The position is suited to compassionate, engaging people who want to support individuals navigating addiction and recovery. Recent graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply; experience in substance use treatment or behavioral health is helpful but not required for otherwise qualified candidates. The schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, five days per week, including every other weekend.

Requirements

• Warm, outgoing, engaging personality and ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking in front of groups.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a team-player mentality.
• Genuine compassion for individuals navigating addiction and recovery.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
• If in recovery, at least one year of sustained sobriety is required.

Nice To Haves

• Indiana associate-level clinical licenses such as LMHCA, LMFTA, or LACA are welcome.
• Additional clinical or addiction counseling credentials such as CADAC I-V, LAC, LCAC, LMHC, or LMFT are a plus.
• Experience in substance use treatment or behavioral health is helpful but not required for otherwise qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging group sessions that help clients develop coping skills, build confidence, and work toward lasting recovery.
• Create a welcoming and encouraging environment where clients feel heard, supported, and motivated.
• Connect with clients and help them develop practical tools for everyday life.
• Work with clinical and behavioral health teams to support each client's recovery journey.
• Recognize and communicate client needs or concerns to appropriate team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of group sessions and client progress.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal coverage
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed