Senior Mental Health Group Facilitator

2 weeks ago


Laguna Niguel, California, United States Laguna Shores Mental Health Full time
About the Role

Laguna Shores Mental Health seeks a seasoned Senior Mental Health Group Facilitator to join our team in a residential in-person setting.

Job Overview

This position involves leading therapeutic group sessions for individuals with mental health needs, helping them recover and learn new skills that will improve their lives. As an independent contractor, you will be responsible for designing and implementing your own group curriculum, managing group dynamics, ensuring client safety, and maintaining detailed documentation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Group Planning and Implementation:
    • Develop structured group curricula aligned with client needs and clinical goals, including topics like coping skills, stress management, community integration, or social skills development.
    • Select appropriate group modalities based on client population.
    • Create a safe and supportive group environment where members feel comfortable sharing experiences and providing feedback.
  • Facilitation During Sessions:
    • Actively engage group members, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to participate and contribute to discussions.
    • Utilize effective group facilitation techniques like open-ended questions, active listening, and reflective practices to guide group dialogue.
    • Monitor group dynamics and intervene appropriately to address conflict, power imbalances, or disruptive behaviors.
    • Provide individual support and guidance to group members as needed, within the limitations of a group setting.
  • Clinical Documentation:
    • Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation of each group session, including attendance, key discussion points, client progress, and any relevant interventions.
    • Adhere to confidentiality standards and proper documentation practices according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Collaborate with other mental health professionals to coordinate client care and ensure continuity of treatment.
    • Communicate effectively with clients, including providing updates on group progress and addressing any concerns.
Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in mental health, social work, or a related field (or be in a graduate program)
  • DOJ Livescan Fingerprint Background Check, CPR Certification, TB Test, Drug Test, and pre-employment physical.
  • Licensed or working on receiving licensure as a mental health professional in the state of practice.
  • Experience facilitating therapeutic groups with diverse populations.
  • Strong understanding of group dynamics, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

The estimated salary for this position is $90,000 per year, based on industry standards and location.



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