Position Title: Group Facilitator
Location: On Site ? Springfield, Massachusetts
Department: Clinical Services
Reports to: Clinical Director
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
About Boca Recovery Center
Founded in 2016, Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider specializing in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With locations in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts, we deliver evidence-based clinical care in a supportive, structured environment. Our team is committed to providing trauma-informed, client-centered services that promote lasting recovery.
Position Overview
The Group Facilitator plays a key role in delivering therapeutic and psychoeducational services to clients within a structured treatment program. This position involves facilitating group sessions focused on addiction recovery, coping skills, relapse prevention, and life skills. The ideal candidate will be engaging, compassionate, and skilled in guiding group discussions in a safe, supportive, and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
Group Facilitation & Therapeutic Support
Lead daily group therapy sessions using evidence-based curricula.
Deliver psychoeducational programming on topics such as addiction, trauma, emotional regulation, communication, and relapse prevention.
Foster a safe and inclusive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.
Adapt facilitation techniques to meet the needs of diverse populations and learning styles.
Documentation & Communication
Complete timely and accurate documentation of group sessions, including attendance, participation, and clinical observations.
Communicate client concerns and clinical insights to the interdisciplinary team.
Contribute to treatment planning discussions and collaborate with counselors and case managers.
Client Engagement & Program Participation
Encourage consistent group attendance and active participation.
Support clients in applying insights from group sessions to their individual treatment goals.
Address disruptive behavior professionally while maintaining group integrity.
Compliance & Ethical Standards
Uphold all confidentiality and documentation policies per HIPAA and organizational standards.
Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical practices in all interactions.
Participate in ongoing training and supervision as required.
Qualifications / Required Experience
Bachelor?s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required; Master?s degree preferred.
Certification or licensure (e.g., LADC, CADC, LMHC, LCSW) in Massachusetts preferred but not required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience facilitating group therapy or psychoeducational sessions in a behavioral health or substance use treatment setting.
CPR certification required (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
Knowledge of addiction, recovery principles, and trauma-informed care.
Essential Skills & Attributes
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to lead engaging, structured group discussions.
Compassionate and respectful approach to client care.
Highly organized with strong time management and documentation skills.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Positive, solution-oriented mindset with emotional resilience.
Employee Benefits
Boca Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health Insurance
Retirement Plans
Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Opportunities
State-Required Trainings
Join Boca Recovery Center and contribute to a supportive environment where your work empowers lasting change in the lives of individuals on the path to recovery.
