Group Therapist (Every Other Weekend) - Madison Heights

ADP, Inc.; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House in Madison Heights, MI seeks a Part-Time Group Therapist to support substance use disorder treatment programs across Southeast Michigan. The role will base at the Madison Heights site, with occasional coverage at other PNLH locations as needed.

The Group Therapist facilitates therapeutic group sessions, assesses client needs, and promotes engagement while documenting progress. Travel between locations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• CADC, CADC-DP, CADDC, or MCBAP Development Plan required; PNLH will assist with coordination.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions in a safe, respectful, and structured environment.
• Assess client needs and participation levels and adjust group content as clinically appropriate.
• Encourage engagement, manage group dynamics, and promote healthy interpersonal interactions.
• Develop and implement group topics, therapeutic activities, and psychoeducational content aligned with treatment goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of group services and client progress.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to support continuity of care and client progress.
• Travel between PNLH locations and provide coverage as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Group facilitation

Travel

Education

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

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

Job description

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Group Therapist (Every Other Weekend) - Madison Heights

Madison Heights, MI, US

20 days ago Requisition ID: 1077

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House is a behavioral healthcare provider with more than 35 years of experience serving adults in substance use disorder treatment. Our mission is to be an innovative and effective behavioral healthcare corporation, utilizing the LIGHT Model of care, that strives for excellence clinically as well as administratively.

PNLH is seeking qualified candidates for an Part-Time Group Therapist position to support our substance use disorder treatment programs across Southeast Michigan. This position will be based at our Madison Heights site, but candidates may be asked to provide coverage at other PNLH locations as needed.

PNLH prefers candidates with training or experience in trauma-informed care. PNLH takes affirmative efforts to hire individuals with disabilities, including individuals in recovery.

Available Schedules

• Part-time
• Saturday-Sunday (8pm-4pm) Every other weekend or contingently

Position Summary

The Group Therapist facilitates therapeutic group sessions that support recovery, emotional wellness, and personal growth for adults receiving substance use disorder treatment. This role helps create a safe and structured environment where clients can build coping skills, improve insight, strengthen peer connections, and move forward in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions in a safe, respectful, and structured environment.
• Assess client needs and participation levels and adjust group content as clinically appropriate.
• Encourage engagement, manage group dynamics, and promote healthy interpersonal interactions.
• Develop and implement group topics, therapeutic activities, and psychoeducational content aligned with treatment goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of group services and client progress.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to support continuity of care and client progress.
• Support a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented treatment environment.
• Travel between PNLH locations and provide coverage as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.
• CADC, CADC-DP, CADDC, or MCBAP Development Plan required. PNLH will assist with coordination of the MCBAP Development Plan or certification process.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Willingness to learn internal systems and documentation processes.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between PNLH locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in substance use disorder counseling preferred.
• Experience facilitating group therapy in a behavioral health or substance use disorder setting preferred.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed care preferred.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and therapeutic group interventions preferred.
• Experience working with diverse adult populations preferred.