Group Facilitator

Argon Agency; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Argon Agency in Ohio seeks a compassionate Group Facilitator to guide patients through structured psychoeducational and process groups in residential and partial hospitalization settings.

You will lead evidence-based curricula on substance use disorders, trauma, relapse prevention, and life skills, while fostering a trauma-informed, inclusive environment and ensuring accurate documentation and collaboration with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Current Ohio licensure or active licensure track (LPC/LPCC/LSW/LISW, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in addiction or mental health treatment.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead structured psychoeducational and process groups for residential and/or partial hospitalization levels of care.
• Facilitate evidence-based curricula focusing on substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and life skills.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment where patients feel supported and challenged.
• Encourage healthy peer interaction, accountability, and personal reflection.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care and alignment with individualized treatment plans.
• Document group participation and patient progress accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor group dynamics and address conflict or safety concerns appropriately.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case consultations, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Skills

Group facilitation

CBT

DBT

MI

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Documentation

EMR familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

We are seeking a compassionate, grounded, and dynamic Group Facilitator to join our addiction and mental health treatment team in Ohio. This role is at the heart of our clinical programming, guiding patients through meaningful group experiences that foster insight, accountability, emotional growth, and long-term recovery.

As a Group Facilitator, you will:

• Lead structured psychoeducational and process groups for individuals in residential and/or partial hospitalization levels of care
• Facilitate evidence-based curriculum focused on substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and life skills
• Create a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment where patients feel supported and challenged
• Encourage healthy peer interaction, accountability, and personal reflection
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care and alignment with individualized treatment plans
• Document group participation and patient progress accurately and in a timely manner
• Monitor group dynamics and address conflict or safety concerns appropriately
• Participate in clinical meetings, case consultations, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required (Master’s preferred)
• Relevant licensure or certification in Ohio (LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, CDCA, LCDC, etc.) preferred or working toward licensure
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in addiction or mental health treatment
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience facilitating groups in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or mental health settings
• Strong understanding of substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses
• Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, MI, and trauma-informed care
• The ability to engage individuals at various stages of readiness for change
• Excellent communication, de-escalation, and interpersonal skills
• Professional documentation skills and familiarity with EMR systems