SUD Group Facilitator – WA - SUDP Required

Charlie Health Clinical

80d•Remote

About The Position

Charlie Health is hiring a Substance Abuse Group Facilitator to deliver remote, telehealth substance use disorder (SUD) group treatment to our adolescent and adult clients in Washington. This is a substance-abuse-focused group facilitation role: you will lead recovery-oriented groups grounded in evidence-based SUD care, supporting clients through both abstinence and harm-reduction approaches. We’re eager to work with forward-thinking, credentialed SUD professionals to enhance our programming and provide the best possible care to our clients. People know Charlie Health for our warm and empathetic clinical team. While each individual facilitator has their own interests, expertise, and style, we require all team members to be well versed in a variety of modalities. Our clients are working to manage substance use alongside underlying mental health issues and benefit from facilitators who are able to approach care holistically.

Requirements

Hold Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) certification.
Available to facilitate Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 5:00–8:00 PM Pacific Time
Experience in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, with a solid understanding of both abstinence and harm-reduction models
Experience working with youth and adults
Well versed in a variety of modalities and confident integrating them into your approach
Passionate about the benefits of group treatment and skilled in conducting group treatment
Ability to work effectively in a team
Creative and engaging, especially over video!
The technical ability to run effective telehealth sessions
Reliable WiFi connection when meeting with clients
Familiarity with and willingness to use cloud-based communication software—Gmail, Slack, Zoom, Dropbox—in addition to EMR and outcomes survey software on a daily basis
Maintain a HIPAA compliant workspace available for use during all group sessions, meetings, and treatment teams

Nice To Haves

DBT, CBT, EMDR, MI certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Complete all onboarding requirements within 2 weeks of initial contracting date
Meet with your assigned Charlie Health Group Quality Supervisor or Group Quality Director at a minimum of 1x/month for check-ins and support
Maintain professional and prompt communication via email and Slack with Primary Therapists, Care Coaches, and staff.
Review the curriculum aligned to group assignment before group start time
Arrive ~10 minutes early to scheduled group time and facilitate all groups for the entirety of the session
Facilitate groups following Charlie Health best practices
Foster a supportive environment and guide clients in activities to develop skills for long-term recovery
Facilitate groups across age groups and cohorts, including Integrative curriculum, Support Staffing, and Wellness Hour
Foster client engagement and group cohesion throughout the session, encouraging client participation and a camera-on culture
Participate in collaborative Treatment Team (Tuesdays) and Group Supervision (every other Friday) with your assigned Charlie Health Group Quality Supervisor or Group Quality Director, peers, and other Clinical Leadership team members
Work collaboratively and respectfully across the care team, including with Primary Therapists, Care Experience Specialists, and Care Coaches
Communicate clearly, professionally, and promptly with all clients, staff, families, agencies, and referents
Monitor your treatment documentation to ensure all of your notes are completed within the required 24-hour timeframe and meet agency and professional standards per the Washington State Health Care Authority – Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (HCA-DBHR) and The Joint Commission standards
Maintain and model professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and confidentiality