Group Counselor Part Time 20 Hours week

Skyland Trail; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyland Trail is seeking a master's level mental health clinician to facilitate a variety of groups for adult clients across residential, PHP and IOP levels of care in Atlanta. This temporary part-time role (20 hours/week) focuses on group therapy and documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include leading or co-facilitating groups, developing and updating curriculum, and collaborating with the recovery team to support client safety and progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field required.
• Group facilitation experience required.
• Residential or PHP setting experience preferred.
• License or license eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates assigned groups and documents in EMR.
• Plans and co-facilitates day treatment groups.
• Provides planned and emergency coverage for groups.
• Facilitates groups according to rules and confidentiality guidelines.
• Collaborates with directors to develop and update curriculum.
• Documents client participation and safety concerns with the recovery team.
• Collaborates with clinical team regarding client care.
• Maintains group description documents and participates in meetings.

Skills

Group leadership

CBT/DBT mindfulness

Crisis management

Time management

Communication

Flexible strategies

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Part‑time Group Counselor – Master’s Level Clinician

20 hours per week

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY-PART TIME AND IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS.

Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential treatment program for adults and adolescents in Atlanta, is seeking a master’s level mental health clinician to facilitate a variety of groups for adult clients at the residential, PHP and IOP levels of care. This position requires previous clinical experience facilitating group therapy for individuals with psychiatric illness. This is a temporary part‑time hourly position (20 hours/week).

Scope

To facilitate group therapy during treatment hours with clients from each of Skyland Trail's recovery communities and complete related documentation.

Duties

• Facilitates assigned groups throughout the treatment day and documents in electronic medical record.
• Utilizes curriculum to plan and facilitate (or co-facilitate) assigned day treatment groups.
• Provides planned and emergency coverage for groups.
• Facilitates groups according to group rules and confidentiality guidelines and redirects group members as needed to address any behavioral concerns in group.
• Collaborates with Assistant Directors and Directors to develop and update relevant curriculum.
• Documents and otherwise communicates client participation in group therapy with the rest of the recovery team.
• Communicates client safety concerns with team members as needed.
• Collaborates with clinical team members as needed regarding client care.
• Develops treatment plans as assigned by supervisor on an as needed basis.
• Assists with group schedule coordination and related tasks as needed.
• Maintains current group description document as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in recovery team meetings as assigned.
• Participates in weekly staff education meetings as assigned.
• Participates in biweekly meetings with direct supervisor for training, administrative purposes, support and case consultation.
• Participates in a variety of consultation team meetings as assigned.
• Practices ethically and complies with facility policies and accreditation standards (i.e., Joint Commission, ORS, etc.).
• Supports treatment team’s efforts to assist and guide clients to achieve the maximum level of independence, while functioning in the least restrictive environment.
• Participates in on campus continuing education as assigned.
• Provides cross-coverage for groups at adolescent campus as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Group leadership skills and curriculum development
• Knowledge of modalities such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness as they pertain to group therapy
• Crisis management skills and ability to assess clients for safety
• Demonstrates urgency, follow through, organization, effective time management and ownership of work
• Communicates effectively with all stakeholders
• Employs innovative and flexible strategies/thinking to maximize treatment benefits for clients
• Knowledge and ability to enforce HIPAA standards and Skyland Trail Confidentiality Policies

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field (i.e., social work, counseling, psychology, etc.). required
• Group facilitation experience required
• Prior experience working with clients with psychiatric illness in a residential or PHP setting preferred
• Previous experience working with clients with co‑occurring SUD preferred
• License or license eligible preferred

Workplace Culture

Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission‑focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 250+ employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross‑departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients’ healing and recovery.

Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity.

Commitment to Community Health

Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine‑free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail also recommends employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to receive a CDC‑approved influenza vaccination annually.