Group Facilitator - Detox & Residential Treatment (50061)

Paycom; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

All In Solutions in Kearny, NJ is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead outpatient and intensive programs (IOP/PHP). You will deliver therapeutic group sessions, support recovery skills, and help clients build coping strategies in a structured, supportive setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and at least two years of group facilitation experience, with strong CBT/DBT/MI background and EHR/KIPU proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in counseling or related behavioral health field.
• Minimum two years of experience facilitating therapeutic groups in behavioral health.
• Proficiency with EHR; KIPU experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and facilitate multiple daily therapeutic, psychoeducational groups for clients in detoxification and residential treatment.
• Deliver evidence-based programming focusing on relapse prevention and early recovery skills.
• Utilize CBT, DBT, MI, 12-Step, and recovery-oriented approaches.
• Maintain safe, inclusive group environment and manage group dynamics.

Skills

Group facilitation

CBT

DBT

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoeducation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, MFT, Human Services

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

KIPU experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kearny, NJ 07032, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year

About Us – Mission & Values

At All In Solutions, our mission is to empower individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care. Founded by people with lived recovery experience, we believe healing begins with dignity, respect, and genuine human connection. We are committed to treating the whole person through individualized treatment plans, clinical excellence, integrity, and unwavering support at every stage of the recovery journey. Our team is united by a shared purpose: helping people reclaim their lives while fostering hope, resilience, and lasting wellness.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and engaging Group Facilitator to join our Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality therapeutic and psychoeducational group programming for individuals navigating mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

The ideal candidate is an energetic facilitator who can create a safe, supportive, and interactive therapeutic environment while helping clients build coping skills, strengthen recovery foundations, and achieve meaningful personal growth. This position plays a key role in maintaining client engagement and supporting positive treatment outcomes through evidence-based group interventions.

Shift Availability & Location

• Schedule: Full-Time
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday, 8AM-4:30PM

Compensation & Pay Structure

• Competitive compensation based on experience and industry expertise
• Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and supplemental benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding behavioral healthcare organization

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and facilitate multiple daily therapeutic, psychoeducational, and process groups for clients in detoxification and residential treatment.
• Deliver evidence-based programming focused on relapse prevention, early recovery skills, emotional regulation, coping strategies, communication skills, wellness, trauma-informed care, and recovery maintenance.
• Utilize interventions and curricula grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), 12-Step facilitation, and other recovery-oriented approaches.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive group environment that encourages participation, accountability, and peer support.
• Engage clients experiencing early recovery challenges and assist them in building practical recovery skills and healthy coping mechanisms.
• Support clients in understanding addiction, recovery concepts, relapse prevention strategies, and personal wellness goals.
• Effectively manage group dynamics, interpersonal conflicts, and challenging behaviors while maintaining therapeutic structure.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emotional distress, behavioral concerns, psychiatric symptoms, and crisis situations.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and collaborate with clinical and medical staff when additional intervention is required.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation for all group services provided.
• Maintain attendance records, progress notes, clinical observations, and incident reports in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity and continuity of care.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses, physicians, case managers, behavioral health technicians, and recovery support staff.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and clinical staffing discussions.
• Communicate clinically relevant observations regarding client participation, engagement, and progress.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards in all interactions.
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development activities.
• Stay current on best practices in addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders, and evidence-based group interventions.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Services, or a related behavioral health field required.
• Minimum of two years of experience facilitating therapeutic groups in a behavioral health setting such as detoxification, residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, PHP, IOP, or substance use disorder treatment programs.
• Strong understanding of substance use disorders, addiction recovery, co-occurring mental health disorders, relapse prevention, and group therapy principles.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing evidence-based interventions including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, psychoeducation, and recovery-focused programming.
• Experience working with clients in early recovery and individuals experiencing withdrawal, stabilization, and crisis situations preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR); KIPU experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, adaptability, and composure in a fast-paced treatment environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Competencies

• Group facilitation and presentation skills
• Substance use disorder and addiction treatment knowledge
• Co-occurring mental health disorder treatment awareness
• CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and psychoeducational interventions
• Early recovery and relapse prevention programming
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Group dynamics and conflict resolution
• Documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Professional boundaries and ethical practice
• Interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
• Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care
• Client engagement, motivation, and therapeutic rapport building

Closing

Your skills. Our mission. A brighter future for recovery. Ready to use your expertise to clear the path for life-changing recovery? Join our growing team.