Atlantic Health Strategies
Group Facilitator (Daytime) Brookfield
Job description
About Wisconsin Behavioral Health Wisconsin Behavioral Health is a mission-driven organization expanding access to quality behavioral healthcare. The organization is launching a new Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and is building a team of group facilitators to deliver daytime programming. The Opportunity As a Group Facilitator, you will lead structured therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients in the daytime PHP/IOP track. This role works closely with the clinical team to support each client's treatment plan, reinforce coping and recovery skills, and maintain a safe, structured group environment. This posting is structured as a full-time, salaried position for facilitators seeking a consistent schedule. What You'll Do Plan and lead daytime therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for PHP/IOP clients, following the program's curriculum and treatment approach. Document group attendance, participation, and clinical observations in the EMR in a timely manner. Support clients in applying coping, communication, and recovery skills during sessions, and monitor group dynamics, escalating concerns to clinical leadership as needed. Collaborate with primary counselors and the clinical supervisor on treatment planning and clinical staffing. Maintain a safe, organized group room environment and complete required documentation within agency and regulatory timeframes. Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing training as required by Wisconsin certification standards. Requirements Required Credentialed to provide group counseling under Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 75 or ch. DHS 35, depending on program licensure. This generally includes a substance abuse counselor-in-training, substance abuse counselor, or clinical substance abuse counselor credential under Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 160, or a mental health professional license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or APSW/ISW certification under chs. 448, 455, or 457, Stats. Ability to work within scope of practice and under the clinical supervision structure required by the program's licensure chapter. Comfort facilitating groups of 2 to 16 clients, consistent with the group counseling ratio defined under Wis. Admin. Code DHS 75.03(41) of one facilitator per 10 patients. Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements. Strong group facilitation, de-escalation, and documentation skills. Full-time, daytime, on-site availability in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Preferred Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Prior experience facilitating groups in a PHP, IOP, or other licensed behavioral health setting. Familiarity with evidence-based group curricula such as CBT, DBT skills groups, or Seeking Safety. Benefits Compensation: Salaried $50,000 to $65,000 annually, commensurate with credential level and experience. This is a direct hire with Wisconsin Behavioral Health. Atlantic Health Strategies is recruiting on their behalf.


