Group Therapist (Every Other Weekend) - Madison Heights

Personalized Nursing Light House INC; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House is seeking a Part-Time Group Therapist to facilitate recovery-focused group sessions for adults with substance use disorders. The position is based in Madison Heights, with potential coverage at other Southeast Michigan locations.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a CADC or equivalent certification. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with the treatment team, and a flexible weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field required.
• CADC, CADC-DP, CADDC, or MCBAP Development Plan required; coordination assistance provided.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
• Basic computer skills required; willing to learn internal systems and documentation processes.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between PNLH locations as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Group Therapist (Every Other Weekend) - Madison Heights

About this position

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.

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.

Salary Information

$23 - $25Hourly Wage