Job Title: Lead Group Facilitator (1099 Independent Contractor) | PHP/IOP Groups
Location: Delray Beach, FL (On-site)
Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (No W2 option)
Compensation: $55,000–$60,000/year (DOE)
Schedule: Approximately 32 hours/week | Monday–Friday within program hours (8:30/8:45 AM–3:00 PM)
About the Role
Avento Health (recruiting agency) is partnering with an established behavioral health treatment provider to hire a Lead Group Facilitator. This role supports a structured PHP/IOP program serving adult clients with substance use disorders, process addictions, co-occurring mental health concerns, and trauma-related presentations.
You’ll facilitate clinically driven groups, manage group scheduling, and ensure accurate, compliant documentation. This is a great fit for someone who is organized, comfortable leading groups in a structured setting, and able to maintain strong clinical boundaries.
Program Notes (Population & Structure)
Some clients may be court-ordered. The program maintains a strict no-touch policy and clear behavioral expectations to support safety and boundaries for both staff and clients.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate PHP/IOP groups (typically 2 hours per group) using evidence-informed, structured curricula
- Provide approximately 1–3 hours/day of group facilitation, plus time allocated for scheduling and documentation
- Coordinate and manage group schedules and day-to-day group operations
- Complete timely, accurate, compliant documentation for all group sessions
- Use Sunwave EMR for documentation and scheduling
- Collaborate with the clinical team to support treatment planning and continuity of care
- Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical standards and program policies
- Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care appropriate to the population served
Required Credentials
- C.A.C. (Certified Addiction Counselor) OR C.A.P. (Certified Addiction Professional) OR M.C.A.P. (Master’s Certified Addiction Professional)
- Bachelor’s degree in a helping profession (preferred); Master’s degree is a plus
Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of SUD, co-occurring mental health concerns, and process addictions
- Experience facilitating therapeutic groups in structured treatment settings (PHP/IOP strongly preferred)
- Comfortable applying a range of evidence-informed group modalities (psychoeducation, process groups, skills-based groups)
- Trauma-informed approach and willingness to build trauma competency if needed
- Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical documentation; Sunwave experience strongly preferred
- Strong organization, follow-through, and clinical writing/documentation skills
- Ability to work on-site in Delray Beach, FL during program hours
Why This Role
- Consistent schedule (approximately 32 hours/week)
- Meaningful clinical work in a structured group program
- Independent contractor flexibility with stable weekly hours
EEO Statement
Avento Health is a recruiting agency. We evaluate candidates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer as well. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, let us know and we’ll help coordinate.
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