Job Description:

Job Title: Group Facilitator

Location: Farmington, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate, collaborative team and make a meaningful difference in people's lives through addiction recovery support. We're seeking an empathetic, engaging Group Facilitator who excels at creating supportive learning environments, has strong communication skills, and demonstrates genuine care for others' well-being. You'll have the opportunity to directly impact our clients' recovery journey, work alongside dedicated professionals, and grow your career in behavioral healthcare.

In this role, you'll lead educational groups, foster therapeutic discussions, and provide vital support to our clinical team. You'll create and deliver engaging presentations, facilitate meaningful group discussions, and document client progress while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Farmington offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, nestled in the beautiful St. Francois County. With its historic downtown, excellent schools, and easy access to state parks, it's an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling life.

The Group Facilitator position offers...

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costAll-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and moreTelemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visitsCareer Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added incomeComprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job trainingWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagementFlexible ScheduleOpportunity to Make a Direct Impact on RecoveryCollaborative Team Environment

Key Responsibilities:

Lead engaging educational groups and facilitate therapeutic discussions that promote recovery and personal growthCreate and present impactful educational materials that enhance client understanding and participationFoster a supportive, respectful, and culturally sensitive learning environment that encourages open dialogueCollaborate with clinical team members to evaluate and communicate client progressDocument client attendance, participation levels, and group summaries in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) systemMaintain high standards of service delivery in accordance with agency policiesMonitor and ensure client safety while promoting positive therapeutic outcomesParticipate in ongoing professional development and adult education training

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university ORHigh School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma with two (2) years of responsible employment historyMay be required to apply for Missouri Associate Alcohol Drug Counselor (MAADC) credential

Additional Qualifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insuranceSuccessful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint checkStrong group facilitation and public speaking abilitiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and professional boundariesMust demonstrate intellectual vigor and effective presentation of clinical subject matter

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work involving sitting most of the timeMay occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of forceRequires repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and writingMay involve brief periods of walking or standing

Brightli is on a Mission: Every day, lives are transformed through the power of recovery. As a Group Facilitator, you'll be at the forefront of this transformation, helping individuals rebuild their lives and discover their potential. If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of something bigger than yourself, we invite you to join our team. Take the first step toward a rewarding career – apply today!

Keywords: group facilitator, addiction recovery, behavioral health, substance abuse, mental health, healthcare, counseling, education, recovery services, Missouri

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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.