Substance Abuse Group Facilitator

About the role

Position Summary: 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.

Location: Residential Treatment Facility. Reports To: Clinical Director / Program Director. Employment Status: Part-Time or Full-Time, depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Group Facilitation
  • 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.
• Individualized Clinical Documentation
  • 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