Group Facilitator

M Wellness Centers of NJ; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

M Wellness Centers of NJ in Holmdel, NJ seeks a Group Facilitator to plan and lead evidence-based psychoeducational and process groups for adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders in outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes a safe, recovery-oriented environment, precise session documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team to advance individualized goals.

Qualifications

• Facilitate groups with typically 8-12 participants, in person.
• Deliver evidence-based curricula including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Matrix Model, relapse prevention and Living in Balance.
• Lead psychoeducational topics: coping skills, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, stress management, medication education and addiction neuroscience.
• Facilitate process groups to encourage peer support, accountability and safe disclosure.
• Apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered practices in every session.
• Manage group dynamics including conflict, disruptive behavior and members in acute distress.

Responsibilities

• Screen group members for risk (suicidal ideation, intoxication, withdrawal, harm to others) and escalate per protocol.
• Follow crisis-response and de-escalation procedures; complete incident reports within 24 hours.
• Support use of standardized measures (PHQ-9, GAD-7, BAM) as directed.
• Reinforce treatment plan goals and relapse-prevention plans within group work.
• Attend treatment team meetings, case reviews and clinical supervision.
• Coordinate with counselors, prescribers, case managers and peer specialists on client progress.
• Help develop, review and update group curricula and materials.
• Support client orientation, intake into groups, and transitions between levels of care.
• Complete required trainings and continuing education to keep credentials current.

Skills

Group facilitation

CBT

DBT

Motivational Interviewing

Seeking Safety

Matrix Model

Relapse prevention

Living in Balance

Coping skills

Emotional regulation

Healthy relationships

Stress management

Medication education

Neuroscience of addiction

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Person-centered care

Conflict management

Crisis intervention

EHR

Tools

EHR

Job description

Description

The Group Facilitator plans and leads evidence-based psychoeducational and process groups for adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders in outpatient and intensive outpatient programs. The role builds a safe, recovery-oriented group environment, documents each session to clinical and payer standards, and works with the treatment team to move clients toward their individualized treatment goals.

Requirements

Group Facilitation

• Facilitate groups with typically 8-12 participants, in person.
• Deliver evidence-based curricula, including CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Matrix Model, relapse prevention, and Living in Balance.
• Lead psychoeducational topics such as coping skills, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, stress management, medication education, and the neuroscience of addiction.
• Facilitate process groups that encourage peer support, accountability, and safe disclosure.
• Apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered practices in every session.
• Manage group dynamics, including conflict, disruptive behavior, and members in acute distress.

Clinical Support and Safety

• Screen group members for risk (suicidal ideation, intoxication, withdrawal, harm to others) and elevate to the licensed clinician or on-call supervisor per protocol.
• Follow crisis-response and de-escalation procedures; complete incident reports within [24] hours.
• Support the use of standardized measures (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, BAM) as directed.
• Reinforce individual treatment plan goals and relapse-prevention plans within group work.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete group notes in the EHR within [24] hours, in DAP/SOAP or program format, linked to each client's treatment plan.
• Track attendance and participation and report absences and concerns to primary clinicians.
• Meet HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, state licensing, CARF/Joint Commission, and payer documentation standards.
• Maintain productivity and billing standards set by the program.

Team Collaboration

• Attend treatment team meetings, case reviews, and clinical supervision.
• Coordinate with counselors, prescribers, case managers, and peer specialists on client progress.
• Help develop, review, and update group curricula and materials.
• Support client orientation, intake into groups, and transitions between levels of care.

Professional Development

• Complete required trainings (e.g., CPR/First Aid, de-escalation, ethics, cultural competency) and continuing education to keep credentials current.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.