Engaging Group Facilitator - Behavioral Health (Part-Time)

Milestone Treatment; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development and training

Job summary

Milestone Treatment Center in Texas is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead structured therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients in PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs. This in-person role emphasizes creating an engaging, empathetic environment where clients actively participate and learn from one another.

The ideal candidate can read a room, keep participants engaged, manage diverse personalities, and turn meaningful topics into productive conversations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Human Services, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant clinical licensure or certification, such as LCSW or LPC, is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience facilitating groups within behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, or social services strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of group process, facilitation techniques, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to manage challenging group dynamics calmly and professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Commitment to client-centered, culturally responsive, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging groups aligned with client needs and program goals.
• Use evidence-based, trauma-informed, and client-centered approaches to guide group discussions and activities.
• Help clients develop coping skills, self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication skills, and recovery strategies.
• Create a group environment built around trust, respect, participation, and accountability.
• Encourage clients to participate while recognizing and respecting different comfort levels and communication styles.
• Effectively manage group dynamics, challenging behaviors, and sensitive discussions.
• Recognize client concerns that require additional clinical attention and communicate them to the appropriate team members.
• Complete timely and accurate group notes and required documentation.
• Collaborate with therapists, counselors, case managers, medical providers, and other members of our multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Contribute ideas for new groups, activities, curriculum, and programming.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Follow applicable HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, ethical, regulatory, and Milestone requirements.

Skills

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural responsiveness

Organization

Boundary setting

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Human Services, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Licensure such as LCSW or LPC a plus

Job description

Milestone Treatment Center in Texas is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead structured therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients in PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs. This in-person role emphasizes creating an engaging, empathetic environment where clients actively participate and learn from one another.

The ideal candidate can read a room, keep participants engaged, manage diverse personalities, and turn meaningful topics into productive conversations.