Group Facilitator

Mainspring Recovery; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Mainspring Recovery is seeking passionate clinicians to join as Group Facilitators. This on-site, part-time role welcomes licensed or associate-licensed clinicians who enjoy leading dynamic groups and applying evidence-based modalities in a collaborative setting.

As a Group Facilitator, you will lead sessions across Residential, PHP, and IOP, delivering CBT, DBT, EMDR-informed approaches, and trauma-informed care to support client recovery.

Qualifications

• Licensed or associate-licensed clinicians in Virginia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, CSAC, or equivalent).
• Associate-licensed clinicians must be actively working toward full licensure under approved supervision.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical group therapy sessions for Residential, PHP, and IOP.
• Lead groups using CBT, DBT, EMDR-informed approaches and trauma-informed care.
• Create a safe, structured group environment promoting insight and recovery.
• Prepare and deliver group content aligned with treatment goals and curricula.
• Adapt facilitation style to meet diverse client needs.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to support individualized plans.
• Document group participation and observations per standards.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Participate in clinical supervision as required by licensure.
• Perform other duties to support clinical programming.

Skills

Group facilitation

Evidence-based modalities

Verbal communication

Group dynamics

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Licensed or associate-licensed clinician (Virginia)

LIC/supervision toward full licensure

Job description

Job Title:

Group Facilitator

Reports To:
Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor/Executive Director

Department:
Clinical

Location:
On-site, Triangle, VA, Dumfries, VA

Employment Type:
Part-time | Hourly | Non-Exempt

Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $28.00-45.50 per hour, set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions.

Job Summary

Mainspring Recovery isseekingpassionate, skilled clinicians to join our team as Group Facilitators. This role is ideal for licensed or associate-licensed clinicians who enjoy leading dynamic clinical groups and want meaningful opportunities to actively practice evidence-based therapeutic modalities in a collaborative treatment environment.

As a Group Facilitator, you will lead engaging, clinically grounded group sessions for clients in Residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care. This position offers the opportunity tofacilitategroups using modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR-informed approaches, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and other structured therapeutic frameworks.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role designed for clinicians who want to sharpen their group facilitation skills, deepen modality experience, and make a direct impact on client outcomes without the demands of full caseload management.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical group therapy sessions for clients in Residential, PHP, and IOP programs.
• Lead groups using evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities, including CBT, DBT, EMDR-informed approaches, and other therapeutic frameworks aligned with program needs.
• Create a safe, structured, and engaging group environment that promotes insight, skill-building, accountability, and recovery.
• Prepare and deliver group content that aligns with treatment goals, program curriculum, and clinical best practices.
• Adapt facilitation style to meet the developmental, emotional, and clinical needs of diverse client populations.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership and treatment teams to ensure group content supports individualized treatment plans.
• Document group participation and clinical observationsin accordance withorganizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintain professional boundaries, ethical standards, and confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in clinical consultation or supervision asrequiredbased on licensure status.
• Perform all otherduties asassigned to support clinical programming and continuity of care.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Credentials

• Licensed or associate-licensedcliniciansin Virginia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, CSAC, or equivalent)
• Associate-licensed clinicians must be actively working toward full licensure under approved supervision

Experience

• Experiencefacilitatingclinical or psychoeducational groups preferred
• Experience working in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment settings preferred

Knowledge / Skills

• Strong interest in group facilitation and experiential clinical work
• Working knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR-informed care, or trauma-focused approaches
• Excellent verbal communication and group engagement skills
• Ability to manage group dynamics andmaintaintherapeutic structure
• Comfortable collaborating within a multidisciplinary clinical team

Working Conditions

• Direct care position
• Part-time, 24 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, some holidays
• Hourly, on-site position
• Scheduling based on programneeds
• May include daytime, evening, or occasional weekend groups depending on program needs

Why This Role Matters

• Focused onclinical work, not administrative caseload management
• Opportunity topractice and refine specific modalities
• Collaborative, supportive clinical culture
• Ideal for clinicians seekingsupplemental income, modality experience, or pathway to expanded roles

Pre-Employment Requirements

Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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