Mental Health Group Facilitator

Mental Health Group Facilitator

Group Facilitator – TBS & IOP (Nursing Home Setting)

Position Type: Full-Time

Attain Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate Mental Health Group Facilitator to lead engaging, person-centered Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) groups within our partner nursing homes. As a Mental Health Group Facilitator, you will work in a supportive environment, helping older adults find meaning, connection, and emotional wellness. If you enjoy forming meaningful connections, value dignity in aging, and want a role where your presence truly matters, this position is for you.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Group Facilitator, you will facilitate meaningful TBS groups that support emotional health, coping skills, motivation, and quality of life for nursing home residents. You will adapt group content to meet the cognitive and emotional needs of older adults, including those with medical complexities or mild cognitive impairment. Moreover, you will collaborate closely with facility staff and our on-site clinical team to ensure residents receive consistent, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 & professional development as part of a supportive and collaborative behavioral health team

Qualifications

• Must hold QMHS or QMHS III (REQUIRED)
• 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

If you are passionate about supporting the emotional wellbeing of older adults and want to join a supportive and mission-driven team, apply for the Mental Health Group Facilitator position today!