Job Description:
Job Title: Group Facilitator
Location: Kanas City, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about helping children and adolescents build healthier, more successful futures? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Group Facilitator and make a meaningful impact every day. This rewarding opportunity offers the chance to build therapeutic relationships, facilitate engaging group experiences, contribute to positive client outcomes, grow professionally within a leading behavioral health organization, and work alongside dedicated professionals committed to serving others. We are seeking an empathetic, organized, and motivated individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of youth.
As a Group Facilitator, you will lead therapeutic group sessions for children and adolescents, helping participants develop skills, process challenges, and work toward treatment goals in a safe and supportive setting. You will prepare and facilitate structured group activities, collaborate with treatment teams, document client progress, and contribute to a positive treatment experience that supports recovery and growth.
This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate engaging therapeutic group sessions for children and adolescents that support treatment goals and encourage personal growth.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where participants feel comfortable sharing experiences and developing new skills.
- Lead group discussions, activities, and interventions designed to promote positive behavioral health outcomes.
- Encourage active participation and meaningful engagement from all group members.
- Prepare session plans and review client information to ensure appropriate and effective group facilitation.
- Manage group dynamics by establishing boundaries, promoting respect, and addressing conflicts appropriately.
- Document session activities, participant engagement, progress, and notable concerns in a timely manner.
- Evaluate group effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen client outcomes.
- Collaborate and communicate with treatment team members regarding client progress and care needs.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable privacy, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities to enhance clinical and facilitation skills.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a related field preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.
- Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help children, adolescents, and families achieve positive outcomes.
Keywords: Group Facilitator, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Youth Services, Child and Adolescent Services, Recovery Services, Group Therapy, Counseling Support, Community Mental Health, Behavioral Health Technician
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a related field
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced behavioral health setting
- Compassion, empathy, and desire to support children, adolescents, and families
What We Do
Brightli, Inc. is a non-profit behavioral health and addiction treatment provider that operates as a parent company for several organizations, including Burrell Behavioral Health. Its mission is to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, and increase access to mental health and substance use care in the communities it serves across the Midwest.
