Group Facilitator and Float Counselor

Salary Range $63,795.00 - $79,744.00 Salary/year

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level LADC - State of MN

Category Recovery Services

Description

Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life?

Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.

Why This Role Matters

At Avivo, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a brighter future through meaningful employment and economic stability.

Avivo’s Chemical and Mental Health Division provides a continuum of integrated services, including access, clinical treatment, care coordination and recovery support. We provide services that are innovative, person centered, strength based, and outcome driven. We strive for the highest quality of services using culturally responsive and evidence-based practices in a trauma informed environment.

As the Group Facilitator / Float Counselor you are an integral part of our multi-disciplinary Intensive Outpatient Treatment Team and provide co-occurring (Substance Use & Mental Health) clinical treatment counseling to individuals in Avivo’s licensed 245G Intensive Outpatient treatment program. This position will primarily conduct 245G treatment groups for individuals in Co-Occurring and Family Outpatient Treatment at Avivo. The Group Facilitator / Float Counselor will ensure all groups are facilitated in compliance with 245G using planned curriculum. This is a Temporary full-time position.

This role may assist with coverage for a Saturday group.

Avivo is a 32-hour work week organization, offering full-time pay and benefits while supporting balance and sustainability in your work.

What You'll Do

• Conduct treatment groups for both men and women.

• Support FTE Caseloads when requested and ensure all paperwork meets 245G requirements.

• Ensure compliance with 245G and other program expectations.

• Utilize Electronic Health Records (Credible).

• Actively participate in the division’s Trauma Informed Care Initiative and motivational interviewing. Support and implement evidence-based practices related to specific program areas.

• Demonstrate commitment to SAMSHA’s definition of recovery and recovery principles: “A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.” www.samhsa.gov

• Support Avivo’s mission and maintain productivity expectations.

• Employ a holistic approach including promoting health and wellness activities with participants.

• Participates as a partner on the team; contribute to discussions, actions, and projects. Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate, which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a human services/social services or related field.

• Licensure, either—Dually Licensed: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LP, LMFT, and LPCC); OR Licensed as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or (ADC-T).

• Must be licensed and in compliance with the appropriate licensure board, i.e. Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy, Board of Social Work, Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, or another licensing board.

• Training and experience in 245G group facilitation required.

• 2 years or more freedom from substance abuse problems.

• Ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet the needs of the participants.

• Demonstrated understanding of recovery philosophy and recovery oriented behavioral health services, or willingness to learn recovery principles.

What We Offer

• 32-hour full-time work week

• MN Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

• MN Paid Leave, upon meeting state eligibility requirements

• Short-term temporary position, estimated length of position is 3-6 month depending on program need.

• Gain practical, resume-building experience alongside experienced professionals who are invested in helping you succeed.

• Future opportunities

How to Apply

Submit your application online through Avivo’s Careers page at Avivomn.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Early applications encouraged as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.

Make a Difference with Avivo.

Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.

Avivo will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.