Behavioral Health Group Facilitator / Case Manager
Listed compensation
$50K
- 80%better work-life than Healthcare Administration peers
- 51%of Healthcare Administration listings state pay
- +43%Healthcare Administration listings, last 30 days
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Job Description
- Job Title: Behavioral Health Case Manager / Group Facilitator
- Location: Ewing, NJ
- Schedule: Full Time
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Case Manager / Group Facilitator is responsible for providing direct client support through group facilitation, care coordination, and case management services in an outpatient behavioral health setting. This role works collaboratively with the clinical and operations teams to support client engagement, treatment adherence, and continuity of care while maintaining timely and accurate documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Group Facilitation
- Facilitate therapeutic groups in accordance with program schedules and treatment models
- Deliver structured, goal-oriented groups focused on mental health stabilization, coping skills, psychoeducation, and recovery
- Maintain a safe, engaging, and supportive group environment
- Manage group dynamics and address behavioral issues appropriately
- Complete group notes and attendance documentation accurately and on time
- Case Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients
- Coordinate care with therapists, psychiatrists, and external providers
- Assist clients with accessing community resources (housing, employment, benefits, medical care, etc.)
- Support discharge planning and aftercare coordination
- Conduct client check-ins to monitor progress, attendance, and barriers to treatment
- Client Support & Engagement
- Promote consistent attendance and participation in treatment services
- Communicate with clients and families (when appropriate) regarding treatment expectations and resources
- Identify and escalate client safety concerns to the clinical team promptly
- Support intake and orientation processes as needed
- Documentation & Compliance
- Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner in the electronic health record
- Adhere to all regulatory, accreditation, and agency policies and procedures
- Maintain client confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and agency standards
- Participate in audits, chart reviews, and quality improvement initiatives as assigned
- Team Collaboration
- Participate in treatment team meetings and supervision
- Communicate effectively with clinical, admissions, and operations staff
- Assist with coverage for groups or client support as needed
Qualifications
- Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field or Minimum of 5 year experience in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment
- Experience facilitating groups preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment
Preferred
Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health-related Field
- Licensure or licensure-eligible (LAC, LSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)
- Experience in outpatient or partial care programs
- Familiarity with electronic health records
Location
- Ewing, New Jersey
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Compensation
50,000
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Group Facilitator / Case Manager at Phoenix Behavioral Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 890 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc.
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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