Group Facilitator

Job Title:

Group Facilitator

Reports To:
Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor/Executive Director

Department:
Clinical

Location:
On-site, Triangle, VA, Dumfries, VA

Employment Type:
Part-time | Hourly | Non-Exempt

Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $28.00-45.50 per hour, set in good faith based on the responsibilities of the role, qualifications, and market conditions.

Job Summary

Mainspring Recovery is seeking passionate, skilled clinicians to join our team as Group Facilitators. This role is ideal for licensed or associate-licensed clinicians who enjoy leading dynamic clinical groups and want meaningful opportunities to actively practice evidence-based therapeutic modalities in a collaborative treatment environment. 

As a Group Facilitator, you will lead engaging, clinically grounded group sessions for clients in Residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care. This position offers the opportunity to facilitate groups using modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR-informed approaches, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and other structured therapeutic frameworks. 

This is a hands-on, client-facing role designed for clinicians who want to sharpen their group facilitation skills, deepen modality experience, and make a direct impact on client outcomes without the demands of full caseload management. 

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical group therapy sessions for clients in Residential, PHP, and IOP programs. 
• Lead groups using evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities, including CBT, DBT, EMDR-informed approaches, and other therapeutic frameworks aligned with program needs. 
• Create a safe, structured, and engaging group environment that promotes insight, skill-building, accountability, and recovery. 
• Prepare and deliver group content that aligns with treatment goals, program curriculum, and clinical best practices. 
• Adapt facilitation style to meet the developmental, emotional, and clinical needs of diverse client populations. 
• Collaborate with clinical leadership and treatment teams to ensure group content supports individualized treatment plans. 
• Document group participation and clinical observations in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards. 
• Maintain professional boundaries, ethical standards, and confidentiality at all times. 
• Participate in clinical consultation or supervision as required based on licensure status. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support clinical programming and continuity of care. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Credentials

• Licensed or associate-licensed clinicians in Virginia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, CSAC, or equivalent)
• Associate-licensed clinicians must be actively working toward full licensure under approved supervision

Experience

• Experience facilitating clinical or psychoeducational groups preferred
• Experience working in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment settings preferred

Knowledge / Skills

• Strong interest in group facilitation and experiential clinical work
• Working knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR-informed care, or trauma-focused approaches
• Excellent verbal communication and group engagement skills
• Ability to manage group dynamics and maintain therapeutic structure
• Comfortable collaborating within a multidisciplinary clinical team

Working Conditions

• Direct care position
• Part-time, 24 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, some holidays
• Hourly, on-site position
• Scheduling based on program needs
• May include daytime, evening, or occasional weekend groups depending on program needs

Why This Role Matters

• Focused on clinical work, not administrative caseload management 
• Opportunity to practice and refine specific modalities 
• Collaborative, supportive clinical culture 
• Ideal for clinicians seeking supplemental income, modality experience, or pathway to expanded roles

Pre-Employment Requirements

Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

EEO is the Law:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

About Mainspring Recovery

Mainspring Recovery is a mission-driven behavioral health organization built on the belief that healing happens when the right people are in the room. We provide care across multiple levels, including Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP), supporting individuals and families throughout the recovery process.

Every role at Mainspring, clinical and non-clinical alike, contributes to creating safe, structured, and effective environments where people can rebuild their lives. We invest in strong teams, clear systems, and thoughtful leadership, believing meaningful impact comes from doing the work well, supporting one another, and holding ourselves to high standards across the organization.