Recovery Specialist/Group Therapist - 1099

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