About this opportunity
REVIVE TREATMENT CENTER - LAKE ZURICH lists this Recovery SpecialistGroup Therapist opportunity in lake zurich, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Healing Revitalized is seeking a skilled Recovery Specialist and engaging Group Therapist to join our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This role is ideal for a candidate with strong group facilitation skills and experience working in addiction treatment who enjoys working in a collaborative, team-based treatment environment.
The Group Therapist will facilitate therapeutic groups, provide recovery counseling, and support family involvement in treatment for individuals struggling with substance use and related mental health challenges. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading groups, creating a safe and structured therapeutic environment, and delivering trauma-focused care.
Key Responsibilities:
Group Facilitation
Facilitate therapeutic groups within the Intensive Outpatient Program
Lead process groups, psychoeducational groups, and recovery-focused groups
Foster a supportive and engaging group environment that encourages participation and accountability
Monitor group dynamics and maintain a safe and respectful therapeutic space
Clinical Documentation
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record
Maintain treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
Ensure documentation meets clinical, regulatory, and insurance standards
Treatment Team Collaboration
Participate in clinical team meetings and case consultation
Collaborate closely with the Clinical Director and treatment team
Communicate relevant clinical updates and client progress
Qualifications:
Required:
CADC or higher related certification
Experience working in addiction treatment (IOP, PHP, residential, outpatient, or recovery programs)
Experience facilitating therapeutic groups
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
Illinois licensure or license eligibility (LCSW, LCPC, LPC, CADC, etc.)
Experience working in trauma-informed treatment settings
Familiarity with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and IFS
Experience integrating somatic and holistic wellness practices into therapeutic care is highly desirable
Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Key Skills:
Strong group facilitation and engagement skills
Ability to work effectively with individuals in early recovery
Trauma-focused clinical perspective
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary treatment team
Possesses a positive, 'glass-half-full' attitude and a good sense of humor
Brings a lighthearted approach to challenging projects
Schedule:
Part-time hours aligned with evening IOP group schedule (5:30pm-8:30pm).
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Contract
Work Location: In person
Worksite address
lake zurich, IL, 60047, US
Who can apply
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