Group Facilitator

First Responder Wellness is seeking a Group Facilitator to provide clinical support and facilitate therapeutic groups for participants working toward personal, social, educational, and vocational goals. This role maintains a clinical caseload, provides crisis intervention as needed, and ensures timely, accurate documentation in accordance with certification, insurance, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging, evidence-informed group counseling sessions and develop relevant group materials.
• Maintain an assigned participant caseload and complete clinical documentation within 24 hours of services.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical support as needed.
• Coordinate participant care with the treatment team and provide clinical updates at monthly treatment team meetings.
• Support case management activities, including vocational and volunteer coordination, FMLA coordination, and discharge/aftercare planning.
• Maintain participant confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and applicable laws and regulations.
• Participate in quarterly supervision with the Director.
• Research and incorporate new clinical methodologies and approaches into group programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Licensed or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, AMFT, ACSW, or APCC.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience evaluating and/or treating individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to facilitate effective group and individual counseling and documentation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality, addiction-related behaviors and emotions, ACA intervention strategies, FMLA coordination, and discharge/aftercare planning.
• Commitment to cultural diversity, inclusion, and sensitivity.