Group Facilitator (PT) - Brookfield

Atlantic Health Strategies; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Strategies is looking for a Group Facilitator in Brookfield, Wisconsin, to lead therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients in our new Partial Hospitalization Program.

The ideal candidate will have relevant credentials and experience, and will comfortably facilitate groups of up to 16 clients. This position offers flexible scheduling based on the needs of the program.

The hourly rate ranges from $26.00 to $30.00 depending on credential level.

Qualifications

• Credentialed to provide group counseling under Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 75 or ch. DHS 35.
• Ability to facilitate groups of 2 to 16 clients.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daytime therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients.
• Document group attendance and observations in the EMR.
• Support clients in applying coping and recovery skills during sessions.

Skills

Group facilitation skills

Documentation skills

De-escalation skills

Knowledge of HIPAA

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field

Job description

Brookfield, United States | Posted on 06/30/2026

• Salary $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on credential level
• City Brookfield
• State/Province Wisconsin
• Country United States

Job Description

About Wisconsin Behavioral Health

Wisconsin Behavioral Health is a mission-driven organization expanding access to quality behavioral healthcare. The organization is launching a new Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and is building a team of group facilitators to deliver daytime programming.

The Opportunity

As a Group Facilitator, you will lead structured therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients in the daytime PHP/IOP track. This role works closely with the clinical team to support each client’s treatment plan, reinforce coping and recovery skills, and maintain a safe, structured group environment. This posting is structured on an hourly or by-group basis for facilitators who prefer flexible, session-based scheduling.

What You'll Do

• Plan and lead daytime therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for PHP/IOP clients, following the program’s curriculum and treatment approach.
• Document group attendance, participation, and clinical observations in the EMR in a timely manner.
• Support clients in applying coping, communication, and recovery skills during sessions, and monitor group dynamics, escalating concerns to clinical leadership as needed.
• Collaborate with primary counselors and the clinical supervisor on treatment planning and clinical staffing.
• Maintain a safe, organized group room environment and complete required documentation within agency and regulatory timeframes.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing training as required by Wisconsin certification standards.

Requirements

Required

• Credentialed to provide group counseling under Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 75 or ch. DHS 35, depending on program licensure. This generally includes a substance abuse counselor-in-training, substance abuse counselor, or clinical substance abuse counselor credential under Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 160, or a mental health professional license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or APSW/ISW certification under chs. 448, 455, or 457, Stats.
• Ability to work within scope of practice and under the clinical supervision structure required by the program’s licensure chapter.
• Comfort facilitating groups of 2 to 16 clients, consistent with the group counseling ratio defined under Wis. Admin. Code DHS 75.03(41) of one facilitator per 10 patients.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.
• Strong group facilitation, de-escalation, and documentation skills.
• Daytime, on-site availability in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Prior experience facilitating groups in a PHP, IOP, or other licensed behavioral health setting.
• Familiarity with evidence-based group curricula such as CBT, DBT skills groups, or Seeking Safety.

Hourly rate: $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on credential level (counselor-in-training versus fully licensed/certified).