Group Facilitator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At minimum, must be licensed at the Master’s level in a mental health profession (e.g., Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Psychology) with an active license to practice in the District of Columbia at the time of hire.
• Licensure in Maryland and Virginia is preferred; if not currently licensed in all three jurisdictions, a timeline for obtaining additional licensure will be established.
• Documentation of all active licenses is required upon hire and at each renewal period.
• Proof of active licensure and professional liability insurance coverage required.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in group facilitation.
• Commitment to follow CSC’s psychosocial support methods and therapeutic community model.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals facing serious or chronic illness.
• Proficiency with virtual platforms, primarily Zoom, and the ability to facilitate groups in both virtual and in person as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate support groups virtual via Zoom, in person, or in a hybrid format in alignment with Cancer Support Community (CSC DC) methodology and philosophy for individuals impacted by cancer.
• Create a supportive group environment to help members explore emotions, reduce distress, and enhance quality of life.
• Assist group members in sharing their cancer-related experiences, fostering connection, reducing isolation, and promoting empowerment.
• Encourage mutual support and knowledge-sharing among participants to support active engagement in care and recovery.
• Participate in orientation and required training, including review of the CSC DC Program Manual, meetings with the management team, and shadowing experienced facilitators.
• Attend monthly support group facilitator meetings and complete required documentation, including time sheets and any reports as requested.
• Serve as host or facilitator for educational workshops and special events, which includes introducing speakers, providing an overview of CSC DC, participating in or co-facilitating the event, fielding questions and gathering feedback, and reporting outcomes to the Program Director.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Program Director, including one-on-one communication with participants and participation in relevant administrative or supervision meetings.