Substance Abuse Group Facilitator

Benefits:

• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Company parties

Position Title: ASAM 3.1 Group Facilitator / SUD Counselor

Program: ASAM 3.1 – Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Services

Reports To: Clinical Director / Program Director

Employment Status: Part-Time or Full-Time, depending on program needs

Schedule: One clinical group per day, Monday–Friday

Location: Residential Treatment Facility

The ASAM 3.1 Group Facilitator is responsible for planning, preparing, and facilitating one structured substance use disorder (SUD) treatment group each day, five days per week, for adult residents receiving ASAM 3.1 clinically managed low-intensity residential services.

The Group Facilitator provides structured, recovery-oriented education and therapeutic interventions designed to address substance use, relapse prevention, recovery skills, emotional regulation, motivation for change, coping skills, healthy relationships, recovery supports, and other identified treatment needs.

The facilitator is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic, respectful, and recovery-focused group environment and completing all required clinical documentation in accordance with VABODE policies, DBHDS requirements, applicable Virginia Medicaid requirements, ASAM standards, and the individual's treatment plan.

The Group Facilitator will:

• Facilitate one structured SUD treatment group per day, Monday through Friday
  .
• Provide approximately five group sessions per week
  , according to the program schedule.
• Ensure each group has a clearly identified clinical/recovery-focused topic and objective.
• Facilitate groups using evidence-informed, trauma-informed, person-centered, and recovery-oriented approaches.
• Encourage active participation while maintaining appropriate group boundaries.
• Use motivational interviewing and other appropriate counseling techniques to support engagement and readiness for change.
• Address topics relevant to substance use and recovery, including:
  • Relapse prevention
  • Craving management
  • Triggers
  • Coping skills
  • Emotional regulation
  • Recovery planning
  • Decision-making
  • Communication
  • Healthy relationships
  • Life skills
  • Recovery support systems
  • Identification of high-risk situations
  • Behavioral patterns associated with substance use
  • Development of sober living skills
  • Transition and discharge planning

Following each group session, the facilitator will:

• Complete required group documentation in a timely manner.
• Document the group topic, interventions, client participation, response, and progress toward treatment goals.
• Complete an individualized note for each participating resident when required by program policy, payer requirements, or the applicable service/documentation requirements.
• Ensure documentation accurately reflects the services actually provided.
• Link individualized documentation to the resident's identified treatment needs, goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Document clinically significant observations or concerns and communicate them to the appropriate clinical staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable federal and Virginia confidentiality requirements.

The Group Facilitator will:

• Review applicable portions of each resident's treatment plan before providing services when necessary.
• Ensure group interventions are relevant to identified treatment needs.
• Reinforce treatment-plan goals and objectives during group sessions.
• Communicate observed progress, barriers, or concerns to the primary counselor/clinical team.
• Participate in treatment team discussions when requested.
• Support ongoing discharge and recovery planning.