Group Facilitator | Lawrence Township, NJ

Atlantic Health Strategies; Lawrence Township (IN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance Stipend

Job summary

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC in Lawrence Township, NJ is seeking a compassionate Group Facilitator to support daytime and evening sessions for individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. Compensation is per group: $75 daytime, $100 evening, on-site.

You will lead structured group sessions using CBT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention, while maintaining a trauma-informed, confidential, and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• 1–2 years of relevant behavioral health services or group facilitation.
• Experience with CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and relapse prevention.
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Lawrence Township, NJ and adhere to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured group sessions focused on mental health, substance use recovery, emotional regulation, and coping skills.
• Incorporate evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive group environment with active participation.
• Collaborate with clinical team to align group programming with treatment goals.
• Maintain documentation of group sessions and observations per standards.
• Uphold confidentiality and trauma-informed practices throughout service delivery.

Skills

CBT

DBT-informed

Trauma-informed care

Group facilitation

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Group Facilitator | Lawrence Township, NJ

Lawrence Township, United States | Posted on 10/26/2026

• City Lawrence Township
• State/Province New Jersey
• Country United States

Job Description

Lawrence Township, NJ | $75 - $100 Per Group Facilitated | Part-Time | On-Site

About Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is part of Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey, a client-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment organization providing individualized care for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. Its continuum of care includes Residential/Inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Evening IOP, and traditional Outpatient services, along with counseling and psychiatric care.

Treatment is rooted in evidence-based and holistic approaches, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, individual, group, and family therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention. As part of Resilience Behavioral Health of New Jersey, Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC shares a commitment to helping clients address underlying challenges, develop sustainable coping skills, and build a foundation for long-term mental wellness and recovery.

The Opportunity

Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC is seeking a compassionate and engaging Group Facilitator to support the delivery of evidence-based behavioral health treatment at its Lawrence Township, NJ location. This part-time, on-site position offers opportunities to facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group sessions during daytime and evening programming for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. Compensation is provided on a per-group basis, with rates of $75 per daytime group and $100 per evening group facilitated.

What You'll Do

Facilitate structured group sessions focused on mental health, substance use recovery, emotional regulation, and the development of healthy coping skills.

Incorporate evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention, into group programming as clinically appropriate.

Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive group environment that encourages active participation, respectful communication, and meaningful engagement.

Support clients in identifying personal challenges, strengthening coping strategies, and developing skills that promote emotional wellness and sustained recovery.

Collaborate with clinical team members to promote consistency between group programming and individualized treatment goals.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of group sessions, client participation, and relevant clinical observations in accordance with organizational standards.

Uphold professional boundaries, client confidentiality, ethical standards, and trauma-informed practices throughout service delivery.

Requirements

Required

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience providing behavioral health services, including mental health treatment, substance use disorder services, or therapeutic group facilitation.

Working knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health interventions, including CBT, DBT-informed skills, trauma-informed care, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills, with the ability to engage individuals with diverse behavioral health needs.

Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary clinical teams while maintaining professional boundaries, client confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Ability to work part-time, on-site in Lawrence Township, NJ, during assigned daytime or evening group sessions.

Preferred

Active New Jersey clinical licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

New Jersey Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential.

Benefits and Compensation

Daytime Groups:$75 per group facilitated

Evening Groups:$100 per group facilitated

Paid time off

Health Insurance Stipend

This is a direct hire with Greater New Jersey Behavioral Health LLC. Atlantic Health Strategies is recruiting on their behalf.