Nursing Home Group Facilitator
Attain Behavioral Health · Hanover, OH · 1 mo ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time
Group Facilitator - Nursing Home Setting. QMHS III or LSW/LPC IS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION. Location: Newark, OH Organization: Attain Behavioral Health Type: Full-Time, start date for October About The Role Are you passionate about helping older adults find meaning, connection, and emotional wellness? Do you thrive in supportive environments where your compassion and clinical skills make a real difference? Attain Behavioral Health is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead engaging, person-centered Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) groups within our partner nursing homes. This unique role blends mental health support, therapeutic engagement, and relationship-building with residents who benefit greatly from structured emotional and behavioral health programming. What You'll Do Facilitate meaningful TBS groups that support emotional health, coping skills, motivation, and quality of life for nursing home residentsAdapt group content to meet the cognitive and emotional needs of older adults, including those with medical complexities or mild cognitive impairmentCollaborate closely with facility staff and our on-site clinical team to ensure residents receive consistent, compassionate careComplete documentation (group notes, progress updates, Medicaid paperwork) accurately and on timeSupport resident engagement by encouraging participation, fostering connection, and creating a safe, respectful group environmentParticipate in ongoing supervision and professional development as part of a supportive and collaborative behavioral health team Qualifications Must hold one of the following: QMHS III, LSW, LPC, or equivalent Ohio-recognized behavioral health credentialExperience facilitating behavioral health or substance-use groupsExperience working with older adults, long-term care, or medically complex populations strongly preferredStrong communication skills, empathy, and an ability to connect with residents patiently and respectfullyAble to work independently in off-site facilitiesReliable transportation requiredMust meet Ohio Medicaid and background check requirements Preferred Skills & Attributes Warm, compassionate approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older adultsExperience with EHR systems (training available)Trauma-Informed Care training or willingness to obtain within 90 daysComfortable in nursing home environments and able to walk/stand as needed Why Join Us? Make a meaningful difference: Your groups may be the highlight of a resident's daySupportive team culture: You'll receive ongoing supervision, clinical support, and opportunities to growMission-driven work: We are committed to improving behavioral health access for aging adults, a deeply underserved populationPredictable daytime hours: Most groups occur during standard daytime schedulesOpportunities for advancement within Flourish and Attain Behavioral Health Additional Details: Compensation & Perks Competitive hourly rateMileage reimbursementReferral bonusesCEU supportPotential for growth into clinical leadership