What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Group Facilitator (CSAC) position at Virginia Recovery Centers LLC?
We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and engaging Group Facilitator (CSAC) to join our substance use treatment team. The ideal candidate will have strong group facilitation skills, a recovery-focused approach, and a genuine passion for helping individuals develop the tools they need to achieve and maintain sobriety.
Position Overview
The Group Facilitator will lead structured, recovery-oriented groups for individuals receiving substance use treatment. This role involves creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can develop insight, coping skills, relapse-prevention strategies, and healthy recovery practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging, educational, and therapeutic substance use recovery groups
- Develop and deliver group topics related to recovery, relapse prevention, coping skills, communication, life skills, and wellness
- Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive group environment
- Encourage client participation and meaningful peer interaction
- Use evidence-informed and recovery-oriented approaches when facilitating groups
- Recognize and respond appropriately to client needs and behavioral concerns
- Collaborate with counselors, case managers, peer support staff, and clinical leadership
- Document group participation, client engagement, and other required information accurately and promptly
- Maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality
- Follow facility policies, clinical guidelines, and applicable regulations
- Participate in treatment-team meetings, staff trainings, supervision, and continuing education
- Support clients in developing healthy coping strategies and recovery skills
Qualifications
- CSAC credential required
- Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders preferred
- Experience facilitating groups in a behavioral health or substance use treatment setting preferred
- Strong understanding of addiction, recovery, relapse prevention, and behavioral health
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Compassionate, nonjudgmental, and trauma-informed approach
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000