Group Facilitator​/Peer Advocate

Group Facilitator Position Summary

Responsible for facilitating both topic and process groups related to substance abuse, mental health and a wide range of other emotional/behavioral/relational issues. Group Facilitators work with clients to gain insight into their addictive behaviors and identify actions to promote a healthier sober lifestyle. This may include exploring underlying emotional issues, trauma work, addressing co‑occurring disorders, grief and loss, cross‑addictions, family dynamics, relationship issues, emotion regulation, anger management, coping skills and more.

The Peer Advocate provides floor support and recovery‑focused guidance to clients in an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment setting. This role promotes safety, encourages treatment engagement, helps manage behaviors, and supports clients through daily structure, including groups, meals, and breaks. The Advocate also serves as a recovery role model while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment, promoting engagement, reducing incidents, and strengthening the facility’s recovery community.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Part‑time hours will be discussed and determined by the hiring manager with the final candidate.

• Minimum of 3 years of lived experience with substance use and/or mental health disorders for self, a family member, or loved one, and the ability to appropriately share that experience with clients.
• View client needs as a high priority and advocate strongly for them with other treatment providers.
• Espouse a strong desire to help others.

• Facilitate both process and topic groups related to substance abuse and co‑occurring disorders.
• Prepare group curriculum relevant to the topic.
• Communicate with the treatment team and other staff as needed to support clinical goals.
• Complete group progress notes on the same day of service detailing each client’s participation and highlighting medical necessity.
• Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient‑centered.
• Communicate patient needs to a variety of care team members and follow up accordingly.
• Attend clinical and administrative meetings for inter‑departmental sharing of information.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, therapists, and referral sources to ensure high quality care.
• Facilitate multiple care aspects (case coordination, information sharing, etc.).
• Promote quality and cost‑effective interventions and outcomes.
• Record case information, complete all necessary forms accurately, and produce statistical reports.
• Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules, and regulations.
• Arrange abeyance with social services, health, and governmental agencies.
• Support the clinical team in crisis intervention.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.

• Maintain consistent floor presence to support a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Build healthy, professional rapport with clients using empathy and lived experience.
• Encourage clients who are struggling with cravings, emotions, or treatment resistance.
• Assist clients in navigating program expectations, developing health routines, and connecting with internal and external recovery resources.
• Utilize lived experience to build rapport, inspire hope, and support individuals in developing personal recovery goals.

• Recognize early signs of escalation and use approved verbal de‑escalation techniques.
• Assist staff in managing difficult behaviors calmly and professionally.
• Maintain a calming, reassuring presence during high‑stress situations.
• Model healthy coping skills and reinforce treatment expectations.

• Engage clients considering leaving treatment prematurely using motivational support.
• Redirect clients back into treatment engagement and stabilization.
• Provide supportive interventions such as motivational interviewing, active listening, and…