Group Facilitator (PT) - Brookfield
Atlantic Health Strategies·Brookfield, Wisconsin
Atlantic Health Strategies·Brookfield, Wisconsin
Lead structured therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients in PHP and IOP tracks. Collaborate with the clinical team to support treatment plans and document client progress in the EMR.
Group Facilitator Brookfield, WI | Hourly | On-Site About Wisconsin Behavioral Health Wisconsin Behavioral Health is a mission-driven organization expanding access to quality behavioral healthcare.
The organization is launching a new Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and is building a team of group facilitators to deliver daytime programming.
The Opportunity As a Group Facilitator, you will lead structured therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients in the daytime PHP/IOP track.
This role works closely with the clinical team to support each client's treatment plan, reinforce coping and recovery skills, and maintain a safe, structured group environment.
This position is structured on an hourly or by-group basis for facilitators who prefer flexible, session-based scheduling.
What You'll Do Plan and lead daytime therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for PHP/IOP clients, following the program's curriculum and treatment approach.
Support clients in applying coping, communication, and recovery skills during sessions, and monitor group dynamics, escalating concerns to clinical leadership as needed.
Document group attendance, participation, and clinical observations in the EMR in a timely manner.
Collaborate with primary counselors and the clinical supervisor on treatment planning and clinical staffing.
Maintain a safe, organized group room environment.
Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing training as required by Wisconsin certification standards.
Required Credentialed to provide group counseling under Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 75 or ch. DHS 35, depending on program licensure. Qualifying credentials generally include a substance abuse counselor-in-training (SAC-IT), substance abuse counselor (SAC), or clinical substance abuse counselor (CSAC) credential under Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 160; a mental health professional-in-training or qualified treatment trainee; or a mental health professional license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or APSW/ISW certification under chs. 448, 455, or 457, Stats. Ability to work within scope of practice and under the clinical supervision structure required by the program's licensure chapter. Comfort facilitating groups of 2 to 16 clients, consistent with the group counseling ratio defined under Wis. Admin. Code DHS 75.03(41) of one facilitator per 10 patients. Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements. Strong group facilitation, de-escalation, and documentation skills. Daytime, on-site availability in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Preferred Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Prior experience facilitating groups in a PHP, IOP, or other licensed behavioral health setting. Familiarity with evidence-based group curricula such as CBT, DBT skills groups, or Seeking Safety.
Compensation: Hourly, $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on credential level (counselor-in-training versus fully licensed/certified). This is a direct hire with Wisconsin Behavioral Health. Atlantic Health Strategies is recruiting on their behalf.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Wisconsin are typically in steady demand because employers need licensed professionals who can support patients across healthcare and social-service settings. This role is competitive because it requires a current Social Worker license, at least two years of experience, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work, with a Master’s preferred; the listed benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits carefully on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure and experience match before applying.
