Job Description

Group Facilitator - Nursing Home Setting

Location: Lyndhurst, OH

Organization: Attain Behavioral Health

Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping older adults find meaning, connection, and emotional wellness? Do you thrive in supportive environments where your compassion and clinical skills make a real difference? Attain Behavioral Health is seeking a Group Facilitator to lead engaging, person-centered Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) groups within our partner nursing homes. This unique role blends mental health support, therapeutic engagement, and relationship-building with residents who benefit greatly from structured emotional and behavioral health programming.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate meaningful TBS groups that support emotional health, coping skills, motivation, and quality of life for nursing home residents
• Adapt group content to meet the cognitive and emotional needs of older adults, including those with medical complexities or mild cognitive impairment
• Collaborate closely with facility staff and our on-site clinical team to ensure residents receive consistent, compassionate care
• Complete documentation (group notes, progress updates, Medicaid paperwork) accurately and on time
• Support resident engagement by encouraging participation, fostering connection, and creating a safe, respectful group environment
• Participate in ongoing supervision and professional development as part of a supportive and collaborative behavioral health team

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following: QMHS III, LSW, LPC, or equivalent Ohio-recognized behavioral health credential
• Experience facilitating behavioral health or substance-use groups
• Experience working with older adults, long-term care, or medically complex populations strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and an ability to connect with residents patiently and respectfully
• Able to work independently in off-site facilities
• Reliable transportation required
• Must meet Ohio Medicaid and background check requirements

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Warm, compassionate approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older adults
• Experience with EHR systems (training available)
• Trauma-Informed Care training or willingness to obtain within 90 days
• Comfortable in nursing home environments and able to walk/stand as needed

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful difference: Your groups may be the highlight of a resident's day
• Supportive team culture: You'll receive ongoing supervision, clinical support, and opportunities to grow
• Mission-driven work: We are committed to improving behavioral health access for aging adults, a deeply underserved population
• Predictable daytime hours: Most groups occur during standard daytime schedules
• Opportunities for advancement within Flourish and Attain Behavioral Health

Additional Details: Compensation & Perks

• Competitive hourly rate
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• CEU support
• Potential for growth into clinical leadership

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