Group Therapist - Madison Heights
About The Position
Personalized Nursing LIGHT House (PNLH) is a behavioral healthcare provider with over 35 years of experience serving adults in substance use disorder treatment. PNLH is seeking qualified candidates for a Full-Time Group Therapist position to support its substance use disorder treatment programs across Southeast Michigan. This position will be based at our Madison Heights site, but candidates may be asked to provide coverage at other PNLH locations as needed. PNLH prefers candidates with training or experience in trauma-informed care and takes affirmative efforts to hire individuals with disabilities, including individuals in recovery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.
- Master’s level licensure required if applicable to the position.
- CADC, CADC-DP, CADDC, or MCBAP Development Plan required. PNLH will assist with coordination of the MCBAP Development Plan or certification process.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Willingness to learn internal systems and documentation processes.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between PNLH locations as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of two years of experience in substance use disorder counseling preferred.
- Experience facilitating group therapy in a behavioral health or substance use disorder setting preferred.
- Training or experience in trauma-informed care preferred.
- Familiarity with evidence-based practices and therapeutic group interventions preferred.
- Experience working with diverse adult populations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate therapeutic group sessions in a safe, respectful, and structured environment.
- Assess client needs and participation levels and adjust group content as clinically appropriate.
- Encourage engagement, manage group dynamics, and promote healthy interpersonal interactions.
- Develop and implement group topics, therapeutic activities, and psychoeducational content aligned with treatment goals.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of group services and client progress.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to support continuity of care and client progress.
- Support a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented treatment environment.
- Travel between PNLH locations and provide coverage as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
