CBT Group Facilitator

About the role

Center Point is seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to serve as CBT Facilitator for our new Contra Costa County Day Reporting Center (DRC) in San Pablo, CA. This innovative program is anticipated to launch around July 1, 2026, under contract with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP), and will provide services to adults on parole.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence-based CBT groups, life skills workshops, and educational programming for adults on parole.
• Conduct group and individual meetings utilizing motivational interviewing and client-centered engagement techniques.
• Evaluate participant progress and document participation, behavior, and service outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with participants to develop and implement individualized Case Management Plans (CMPs).
• Maintain fidelity to CBT curriculum and evidence-based programming models.
• Conduct screening, assessment, and participant orientation activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate participant documentation, including progress notes, case files, and service tracking forms.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and participant reviews.
• Support participant accountability and reinforce program expectations, rules, and prosocial behavior.
• Assist with data collection, reporting activities, and documentation compliance.
• Collaborate with Casework staff, CDCR staff, parole agents, and community providers.
• Participate in ongoing staff development, training, and quality improvement activities.
• Supervise participant activities and assist with community service and volunteer activities as assigned.
• Collect urine samples for anti-drug testing as required by program operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing CBT services to justice-involved populations; OR, Minimum of four (4) years of experience providing CBT services to justice-involved populations.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, specifically Adult Parole populations, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and evidence-based rehabilitative interventions.
• Strong group facilitation, communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse participant populations in individual and group settings.
• Experience with case management, treatment planning, and participant documentation preferred.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical standards of conduct.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic documentation systems.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOJ Live Scan background clearance.
• Must possess a valid California drivers license with no serious infractions within the past four (4) years.
• Must be insurable under the agency’s automobile insurance policy.
• Must have access to reliable personal transportation for work-related duties.
• Must possess current TB clearance and CPR/First Aid Certification or obtain upon hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing CBT services to justice-involved populations; OR, a minimum of four (4) years of experience providing CBT services to justice-involved populations.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, specifically Adult Parole populations, is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and evidence-based rehabilitative interventions is essential.
• Strong group facilitation, communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills are required.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse participant populations in individual and group settings is crucial.
• Experience with case management, treatment planning, and participant documentation is beneficial.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical standards of conduct is necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic documentation systems is required.

Skills

• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and evidence-based rehabilitative interventions.
• Strong group facilitation, communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse participant populations in individual and group settings.
• Experience with case management, treatment planning, and participant documentation.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical standards of conduct.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic documentation systems.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation.
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits.
• 17 days off (PTO/Sick time), increasing with tenure.
• Paid holidays.
• 401K with matching contribution and Life insurance program.
• Pay Frequency: Twice monthly.
• Work Remotely: No.
• Job Type: Full-time.