Group Facilitator - Nursing Home Setting. A QMHS III OR LSW IS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION.
Location: Oregon, 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
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable traveling between locations
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 ($20 - $28 per hour)
Mileage reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Sign-on bonus for immediate starts ($500 after 90 days of employment)
Referral bonuses
CEU support
Potential for growth into clinical leadership