Daytime Group Facilitator | Union, NJ

Atlantic Health Strategies™; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Strategies is seeking a skilled Group Facilitator for Resilience Behavioral Health in Union, NJ. The role focuses on leading structured group therapy sessions for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.

You will apply CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure high-quality care. A Master’s in a behavioral health field and NJ license are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Active, unrestricted NJ clinical license.
• Experience facilitating group therapy for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychoeducation, process, and skills-based group therapy sessions in a structured clinical setting.
• Engage clients effectively and manage group dynamics with skill and confidence.
• Apply CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy throughout all group sessions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary clinical team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Support clients navigating co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's in Behavioral Health

Job description

About the Organization

Resilience Behavioral Health is a dual diagnosis-centered behavioral health treatment organization committed to treating the core issues underlying mental health and substance use conditions. Their programs span Residential, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Evening IOP, and standard Outpatient levels of care, with a strong foundation in co-occurring disorder treatment. Their therapeutic approach draws on a wide range of evidence-based and holistic modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy, internal family systems therapy, emotion-focused therapy, music therapy, and yoga. Resilience serves a broad and diverse population including veterans, healthcare workers, first responders, college students, new parents, and working professionals.

The Opportunity

Resilience Behavioral Health is seeking a skilled and engaging Group Facilitator to join their clinical team in Union, NJ. This role is a strong fit for a clinician who is experienced in leading structured group experiences, comfortable working with individuals managing co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions, and committed to delivering trauma-informed, person-centered care in every session.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate psychoeducation, process, and skills-based group therapy sessions for clients in a structured clinical setting
• Engage clients effectively and manage group dynamics with skill and confidence
• Apply evidence-based modalities including CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy throughout all group sessions
• Support clients navigating co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions
• Collaborate with the broader multidisciplinary clinical team to ensure continuity and quality of care

Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field
• Active, unrestricted clinical license in the state of New Jersey
• Experience facilitating group therapy sessions for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities including CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Schedule and Compensation

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Compensation: $75 per group facilitated

This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Resilience Behavioral Health in Union, New Jersey.