Part-Time SUD Group Facilitator

Recreate Behavioral Health; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Long Island Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Group Facilitator to join our outpatient team. The role combines group facilitation with individual counseling for adults pursuing treatment for substance use disorders and problem gambling.

The ideal candidate will create engaging, recovery-oriented group experiences, maintain a respectful therapeutic environment, and document accurately in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Current New York State CASAC, CASAC-G or CASAC-T credential required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in substance use disorder, problem gambling, behavioral health, or related treatment setting.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups.
• Strong clinical, interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with 12-Step and other recovery support approaches.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain professional boundaries and comply with all ethical and confidentiality requirements.
• All credentials must remain active and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 4 recurring therapy groups each week.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and process-oriented group sessions.
• Create a welcoming, respectful therapeutic environment.
• Use evidence-based interventions while tailoring to individual needs and stages of recovery.
• Monitor client participation, progress, risk factors and barriers to treatment.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Complete group and individual documentation accurately and within required timeframes in the EMR.
• Maintain compliance with OASAS, Joint Commission, and documentation standards.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, case conferences, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Group facilitation

Education

New York State CASAC, CASAC-G or CASAC-T credential

Job description

Long Island Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate, engaging, and dependable Part-Time Group Facilitator to join our growing outpatient team. This position combines group facilitation with individual counseling for adults receiving treatment for substance use disorders and problem gambling.

The ideal candidate is skilled at creating interactive and clinically meaningful group experiences, building strong therapeutic relationships, and providing person-centered, recovery-oriented care. This is a consistent 8-hour-per-week position consisting of in-person group facilitation, and documentation time, with opportunities for additional shifts when coverage is needed.

Schedule

Required In-Person Hours

• Monday: 12:30pm-3pm
• Friday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Additional shifts may be available based on coverage needs

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate 4 recurring therapy groups each week.
• Facilitate engaging psychoeducational, process-oriented, relapse prevention, and skills-based group sessions.
• Create a welcoming, respectful, and clinically appropriate therapeutic environment.
• Use evidence-based interventions while adapting services to meet clients’ individual needs, readiness for change, and stages of recovery.
• Monitor client participation, progress, risk factors, and barriers to treatment.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care and support positive treatment outcomes.
• Complete group and individual documentation accurately and within required timeframes in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with OASAS, Joint Commission, ethical, and agency documentation standards.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, case conferences, and ongoing professional development as required.

Required Qualifications

• Current New York State CASAC, CASAC-G or CASAC-T credential;
• Minimum of two years of experience working in substance use disorder, problem gambling, behavioral health, or a related treatment setting.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups.
• Strong clinical, interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with 12-Step and other recovery support approaches.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and comply with all applicable ethical and confidentiality requirements.
• All credentials and certifications must remain active and in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an OASAS-licensed outpatient treatment program.
• Experience providing both individual and group counseling.
• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, relapse prevention, harm reduction, and other evidence-based practices.
• Experience working with clients who have co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and insurance-compliant clinical documentation.

Why Join Long Island Treatment Center?

• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary clinical team
• Consistent part-time schedule with flexibility for individual sessions
• Opportunity to help expand substance use and problem gambling programming
• Modern outpatient treatment setting
• Meaningful work supporting clients and families throughout the recovery process

Successful candidates must complete all pre-employment requirements, including a medical history review, physical examination, and tuberculosis screening, in accordance with agency policy.

Long Island Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive, respectful workplace for employees and clients.