Brookfield, WI | Hourly | On-Site
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.
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.
- 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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
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.
Skills Required
- Credentialed to provide group counseling under Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 75 or ch. DHS 35 (e.g., SAC-IT, SAC, CSAC, mental health professional-in-training, qualified treatment trainee, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, APSW/ISW)
- Ability to work within scope of practice and under the program's clinical supervision structure
- Comfort facilitating groups of 2 to 16 clients and adhering to group counseling ratios (one facilitator per 10 patients)
- Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements
- Strong group facilitation, de-escalation, and documentation skills
- Document group attendance, participation, and clinical observations in the EMR in a timely manner
- Daytime, on-site availability in Brookfield, Wisconsin
- 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
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