Youth Behavioral Health Group Facilitator – K–12

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. Lead structured virtual groups for elementary, middle, and/or high school students using approved curricula and evidence-informed activities .

Posted 11/3/2026part-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in facilitating structured group sessions for children and adolescents, utilizing evidence-informed practices and trauma-informed approaches. Proficient in managing group dynamics, maintaining professional boundaries, and ensuring compliance with documentation and privacy standards.

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Group Facilitation ExperienceKnowledge of Child DevelopmentTrauma-Informed PracticesActive Professional LicensureVirtual Facilitation Skills

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Hard Skills

Group FacilitationDocumentation AccuracyCoping Skills TrainingEmotion Regulation TechniquesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychoeducationCulturally Responsive EngagementChild Safety Training

Soft Skills

Communication with YouthEngaging Reluctant ParticipantsMaintaining Supportive EnvironmentAdaptability to Group DynamicsProfessional Communication

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth PlatformsElectronic Health RecordsCollaborative Care TeamsVirtual Meeting SoftwareDocumentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Professional LicensureBackground Check ClearanceCredential Verification

Industry Keywords

Mental Health EducationSubstance Use TopicsCrisis Response ProceduresSafeguarding ProceduresYouth-Serving Settings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead structured virtual groups for elementary, middle, and/or high school students using approved curricula and evidence-informed activities
Establish safe, respectful, inclusive group environments and explain expectations, confidentiality limits, and participation guidelines
Facilitate discussions, skills practice, role-play, reflection, and interactive activities suited to developmental levels
Adapt facilitation to group dynamics, diverse learning needs, engagement levels, and student strengths
Deliver assigned groups on social skills, emotion regulation, stress management, coping skills, mental health education, and substance use-related topics within scope of practice
Recognize concerning disclosures or behaviors and follow escalation, safeguarding, mandated reporting, and crisis response procedures
Coordinate with clinical staff when students require assessment, higher-level care, or additional support
Prepare for sessions using approved lesson plans, materials, and objectives
Record attendance, participation, progress, incidents, and required documentation, generally within 24 hours
Conduct parent/guardian meet-and-greet sessions
Communicate scheduling concerns, absences, engagement barriers, and emerging group needs to program or clinical leads
Attend required onboarding, training, case consultation, and quality improvement meetings
Protect student and family information and comply with privacy, documentation, and security procedures
Arrive prepared and on time, report safety concerns, maintain professional communication, and implement feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, human services, education, or a closely related field required
Relevant master’s degree preferred
Experience facilitating structured groups with children or adolescents in school, community, clinical, or youth-serving settings
Skill in managing group dynamics, engaging reluctant participants, communicating with youth, and maintaining a supportive learning environment
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed practices, culturally responsive engagement, and professional boundaries
Strong virtual facilitation skills and reliable technology
Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation
Appropriate active professional licensure or other legally permitted status for clinical therapy groups, with required supervision and organizational authorization
Ability to complete required background checks, credential verification, and child-safety training
Evening and weekend availability required
Familiarity with telehealth platforms, electronic health records, and collaborative care teams
Experience with evidence-informed approaches such as CBT-based coping skills, DBT-informed emotion regulation, motivational interviewing, or psychoeducation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote environment
Meaningful group impact
Mission-driven work
Required onboarding, training, case consultation, and quality improvement meetings are paid at $55.00 per hour
Group facilitation, documentation, parent/guardian meet-and-greet sessions, and approved additional duties are paid at $55.00 per hour