Group Facilitator

Samba Recovery

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Peachtree Corners, Georgia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate group counseling sessions for individuals recovering from substance use disorders in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include monitoring client progress, providing psychoeducation, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA and agency policies.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders. You possess knowledge of addiction recovery models and group facilitation techniques, along with strong communication and documentation skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Group Facilitation Techniques

HIPAA

EHR

Job Description

The Substance Abuse Group Facilitator is responsible for leading and coordinating group counseling sessions for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. This role supports clients through evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, relapse prevention strategies, and recovery-focused skill development in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate substance abuse and recovery-focused group sessions for clients in out-patient setting
  • Encourage active participation and foster a respectful, nonjudgmental group environment
  • Monitor client progress and document attendance, participation, treatment goals, and behavioral observations accurately and timely
  • Identify clients in crisis and respond appropriately according to organizational protocols
  • Provide education on substance use disorders, recovery resources, and community support systems
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and agency policies
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and program development activities
  • Support clients in developing recovery goals and accountability strategies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
  • Certification or licensure or In training certificate related to substance abuse counseling preferred (such as CADC, CAC, CACI, CACII, CCIT, or CADC-T)
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders or behavioral health populations
  • Knowledge of addiction recovery models, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation techniques
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and documentation skills
  • Ability to manage group dynamics professionally and effectively

Preferred Skills

  • Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups
  • Familiarity with co-occurring mental health disorders
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems

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Samba Recovery

Nestled in Norcross, Samba Recovery offers intensive Atlanta addiction treatment for adult men and women in western Gwinnett County. Just 30-minutes north of Atlanta, our local Atlanta rehab center is focused on behavioral change with evidenced-based therapies in partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient (OP) settings. Our boutique-style of care allows us to nurture our patients to inspire recovery, wellness, and personal growth.
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