Stress Management & Wellness Group Facilitator

Milestone Treatment • Virginia Beach, VA

6d • $80 - $150 • Onsite

About The Position

Milestone Treatment Center is seeking a Stress Management & Wellness Group Facilitator to lead engaging, interactive wellness groups for people participating in substance use disorder and mental health treatment at its Virginia Beach facility. The facilitator introduces practical techniques for relaxation, mindfulness, emotional awareness, stress reduction, and healthier coping, helping participants explore practices they can use in everyday life.

Activities may include gentle yoga or movement, guided meditation, breathing exercises, Reiki, sound healing, mindfulness, or other approved holistic wellness practices. The facilitator adapts activities to participants’ abilities, comfort levels, and individual needs, and collaborates with clinical and behavioral health teams so the groups complement the broader treatment experience. The role also includes completing group documentation and maintaining professional boundaries, client confidentiality, and facility safety standards.

This role focuses on stress management education, relaxation, holistic wellness, and group facilitation. It does not include independently providing psychotherapy, substance use counseling, diagnosis, or clinical treatment unless the facilitator is separately licensed, credentialed, and authorized to do so. Activities must remain within professional training and scope of practice, follow facility guidelines, and be appropriate for a behavioral health treatment setting. Participation in physical or hands-on activities must be voluntary and consistent with facility policies.

The position is per diem and part-time, onsite in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Groups are scheduled Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM; specific days and frequency depend on program needs and facilitator availability. The opportunity may suit wellness professionals seeking to supplement an existing practice.

Requirements

• Experience leading yoga, meditation, mindfulness, stress reduction, or other wellness-focused activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence facilitating engaging activities with groups of varying sizes and backgrounds.
• Ability to create a comfortable, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment.
• Compassionate, patient, and professional approach to working with individuals in recovery.
• Flexibility to adapt activities based on participant needs and comfort levels.
• Ability to collaborate with behavioral health professionals.
• Dependability, punctuality, and commitment to providing a consistent, positive group experience.
• Commitment to treating all clients with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Activities must remain within the facilitator’s professional training and scope of practice; clinical services require separate licensure, credentials, and authorization.
• Participation in physical or hands-on activities must be voluntary and consistent with facility policies.

Nice To Haves

• Certification, training, or demonstrated professional experience in yoga instruction, mindfulness, meditation, Reiki, sound healing, or another relevant wellness discipline.
• Previous experience leading group classes, workshops, or wellness programs.
• Experience working with individuals in behavioral health, addiction recovery, mental health, or other supportive care environments.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and adapting wellness activities for people with diverse physical and emotional needs.
• Expertise in one or more areas such as yoga and gentle movement, mindfulness and meditation, breathwork, Reiki and energy-based wellness, sound healing, stress management education, or other holistic wellness practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, interactive stress management and wellness groups for individuals in substance use disorder and mental health treatment.
• Introduce techniques that promote relaxation, mindfulness, emotional awareness, and stress reduction.
• Facilitate activities such as gentle yoga, guided meditation, breathing exercises, sound healing, Reiki, or other approved holistic wellness practices.
• Help participants understand connections between stress, emotional wellness, physical health, and recovery.
• Teach practical strategies for managing everyday stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and nonjudgmental group environment that encourages participation, curiosity, and personal growth.
• Adapt exercises and activities to accommodate different abilities, comfort levels, and individual needs.
• Collaborate with clinical and behavioral health teams to ensure activities complement the overall treatment experience.
• Complete required group documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain professional boundaries, client confidentiality, and facility safety standards.
• Keep activities within professional training and scope of practice and follow facility guidelines and policies.

Benefits

• Flexible per diem opportunities that can complement an existing professional schedule.
• Freedom to bring personal creativity, expertise, and wellness practices into group programming.
• Opportunity to introduce stress reduction techniques to individuals navigating recovery.
• Supportive, collaborative behavioral health environment.
• Opportunity to gain experience in mental health and addiction treatment.
• Rewarding work with the opportunity to make a direct impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed