Group Facilitator - Substance Use

• Position Overview As a Contracted Group Facilitator, your primary role will be to provide therapeutic support and guidance to individuals participating in group therapy and counseling sessions within our treatment center.
• Through your expertise in substance use, mental health, trauma, and group dynamics, you will help create a safe and healing space for individuals to explore their challenges, share their experiences, and gain insights and coping strategies to build resilience.
• Key Responsibilities Group Facilitation: Lead and facilitate evidence-based group therapy sessions, providing a supportive and inclusive environment for participants to engage in open dialogue, share their experiences, and receive feedback and guidance.
• Trauma-Informed Care: Apply trauma-informed principles and practices to ensure the emotional safety and well-being of group members.
• Create an environment that fosters trust, respect, and empowerment while being mindful of potential triggers and the impact of trauma on individuals.
• Promote Emotional Growth and Healing: Facilitate a range of evidence-based therapeutic activities, discussions, and interventions aimed at promoting emotional growth, healing, and the development of healthy coping strategies.
• Encourage group members to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a non-judgmental and supportive space.
• Maintain Ethical and Confidentiality Standards: Adhere to ethical guidelines and legal requirements regarding confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Ensure that group members' privacy and confidentiality are protected at all times.
• Documentation and Progress Monitoring: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of group sessions, including attendance records, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to monitor the progress and outcomes of group therapy participants.

Qualifications

and Skills Valid C-Number with Los Angeles County to access SAGE/PCNX a plus! Hold valid certification as a drug and alcohol counselor (e.g., CADC, CAADC) or registration (e.g. RADT) in the state of California, with expertise in substance use disorders and co-occurring treatment OR a valid and unrestricted associate number or license as a mental health therapist (AMFT/ACSW or LMFT/LCSW/Psy.D) Demonstrated experience and expertise in trauma, group facilitation, and mental health treatment. Comprehensive knowledge of trauma-informed care principles, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, and best practices in group therapy. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to create a supportive, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic environment. Strong understanding of the unique needs of individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and effectively contribute to individualized treatment planning.