Licensed Social Worker

Group Facilitator - Nursing Home Setting

Location: Lyndhurst, 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: 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

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 Attain Behavioral Health

Additional Details: Compensation & Perks

Competitive hourly rate

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonuses

CEU support

Potential for growth into clinical leadership