Group Facilitator

Samba Recovery; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Samba Recovery is seeking a Substance Abuse Group Facilitator to lead and coordinate group sessions for individuals in recovery. You will deliver evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, relapse prevention strategies, and recovery-focused skill development in a confidential environment.

This full-time, on-site role in Savannah, GA involves facilitating outpatient group sessions, monitoring progress, documenting goals, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and collaborating with staff to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with substance use disorders or behavioral health populations is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead substance abuse and recovery-focused group sessions in an outpatient setting.
• Foster a respectful, nonjudgmental group environment; encourage active participation.
• Monitor and document attendance, participation, goals, and observations.
• Identify clients in crisis and respond per organizational protocols.
• Provide education on substance use disorders and recovery resources.
• Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality standards; adhere to agency policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Documentation

Group facilitation techniques

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Social Work/C Counseling/ Human Services

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The Substance Abuse Group Facilitator is responsible for leading and coordinating group sessions for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. This role supports clients through evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, relapse prevention strategies, and recovery-focused skill development in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate substance abuse and recovery-focused group sessions for clients in an outpatient setting
• Encourage active participation and foster a respectful, nonjudgmental group environment
• Monitor client progress and document attendance, participation, treatment goals, and behavioral observations accurately and timely
• Identify clients in crisis and respond appropriately according to organizational protocols
• Provide education on substance use disorders, recovery resources, and community support systems
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and agency policies
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and program development activities
• Support clients in developing recovery goals and accountability strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Certification or licensure or In training certificate related to substance abuse counseling preferred (such as CADC, CAC, CACI, CACII, CCIT, or CADC-T)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders or behavioral health populations
• Knowledge of addiction recovery models, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation techniques
• Strong communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage group dynamics professionally and effectively

Preferred Skills

• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups
• Familiarity with co-occurring mental health disorders
• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems

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