Group Facilitator at Samba Recovery

Jonesboro, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Group Facilitation, Substance Abuse Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Conflict Resolution, Clinical Documentation, Relapse Prevention, Psychoeducation, Electronic Health Records, Interpersonal Communication, Case Management

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

The Substance Abuse Group Facilitator is responsible for leading and coordinating group counseling sessions for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. This role supports clients through evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, relapse prevention strategies, and recovery-focused skill development in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment. Key Responsibilities Facilitate substance abuse and recovery-focused group sessions for clients in in-patient setting Encourage active participation and foster a respectful, nonjudgmental group environment Monitor client progress and document attendance, participation, treatment goals, and behavioral observations accurately and timely Identify clients in crisis and respond appropriately according to organizational protocols Provide education on substance use disorders, recovery resources, and community support systems Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and agency policies Participate in staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and program development activities Support clients in developing recovery goals and accountability strategies Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred Certification or licensure or In training certificate related to substance abuse counseling preferred (such as CADC, CAC, CACI, CACII, CCIT, or CADC-T) Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders or behavioral health populations Knowledge of addiction recovery models, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation techniques Strong communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and documentation skills Ability to manage group dynamics professionally and effectively Preferred Skills Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups Familiarity with co-occurring mental health disorders Ability to work with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds Strong organizational and time-management skills Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & data rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate group counseling sessions for individuals recovering from substance use disorders in an in-patient setting. Responsibilities include monitoring client progress, providing psychoeducation, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA and agency policies.