Group Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

As a Group Therapist specializing in addiction medicine, you will lead structured group therapy sessions designed to support individuals in overcoming substance use challenges. Your responsibilities will include facilitating discussions that encourage peer support, teaching coping strategies, and promoting the development of healthy behaviors. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to align group therapy goals with individual treatment plans, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery. Strong communication skills, compassionate demeanor, and expertise in addiction recovery principles are vital for this position.

Job Duties

• Facilitate structured group therapy sessions for patients in detox and residential levels of care, using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation
• Create a supportive and inclusive group environment that fosters peer connection, open dialogue, and mutual accountability
• Guide discussions that address addiction recovery topics, including relapse prevention, emotional regulation, stress management, trauma, and interpersonal skills
• Encourage patient participation while managing group dynamics and ensuring emotional and physical safety during sessions
• Collaborate with individual therapists, case managers, and medical staff to align group content with individual treatment goals
• Observe and assess group members engagement, mood, and progress; communicate relevant clinical observations to the treatment team
• Document group attendance, participation, and clinical impressions in accordance with OhioMHAS standards and facility protocols
• Contribute to individualized treatment planning and case reviews by providing therapeutic input based on group participation
• Intervene therapeutically when conflict, resistance, or emotional crises arise within the group setting
• Assist in orienting new patients to group expectations, confidentiality guidelines, and the role of group therapy in recovery
• Provide education on addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, recovery tools, and healthy lifestyle practices
• Participate in staff meetings, interdisciplinary rounds, and ongoing training to support program goals and continuous improvement
• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical standards in all therapeutic interactions

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