What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Group Facilitator - Adolescent Eating Disorders position at Adolescent Wellness Academy?
Part-Time Group Facilitator – Eating Disorders
Miami, FL | Adolescent Wellness Academy
Part-Time | 1–2 Groups per Week | Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 4 : 00 PM or 5 : 30 PM
No Weekends | Compensation Based on Experience
Adolescent Wellness Academy is seeking a specialized Group Facilitator to lead eating disorder-focused therapy groups for adolescents in our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This role is ideal for a clinician passionate about structured, evidence-based group therapy in the treatment of eating disorders.
Key Responsibilities :
- Facilitate Therapeutic Groups : Lead one to two eating disorder-focused groups per week , incorporating evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Relapse Prevention .
- Provide Psychoeducation : Guide adolescents through discussions on body image, emotional regulation, self-esteem, food-related anxiety, and coping strategies .
- Meal & Food Exposure Therapy (if applicable) : Support participants in meal processing and exposure activities to normalize eating behaviors and reduce fear foods.
- Encourage Peer Support & Recovery-Oriented Discussions : Foster a safe, non-judgmental group environment that promotes healing, empowerment, and accountability.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Team : Provide updates to therapists, dietitians, and medical staff on group dynamics and individual progress.
- Maintain Clinical Documentation : Complete brief progress notes on group participation and client engagement.
What We're Looking For :
Why Join Us?
At Adolescent Wellness Academy , we are committed to providing specialized, evidence-based eating disorder treatment in a warm and supportive setting. Our program integrates :
Make a difference in the lives of adolescents struggling with eating disorders by guiding them through empowering and transformative group therapy experiences .