Substance Use Recovery Group Therapist (Trauma-Informed)

Personalized Nursing Light House INC; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House is seeking a Group Therapist to support adults in substance use disorder treatment across Southeast Michigan. Positions are based at our Madison Heights and Plymouth sites, with coverage at other PNLH locations as needed.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, effective group facilitation, and collaboration with the treatment team to promote recovery, coping skills, and personal growth for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.
• Master’s level licensure required if applicable to the position.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree: Social Work/Psychology/Counseling or related

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House is seeking a Group Therapist to support adults in substance use disorder treatment across Southeast Michigan. Positions are based at our Madison Heights and Plymouth sites, with coverage at other PNLH locations as needed.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, effective group facilitation, and collaboration with the treatment team to promote recovery, coping skills, and personal growth for clients.