Hybrid Substance Use Counselor: Lead Group Therapy

Groups Recover Together; Manchester (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups Recover Together in Manchester, TN is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead daily group therapy sessions and participate in a member-centered care team. You will use evidence-based curricula, collaborate with care providers, and monitor outcomes to support recovery-driven care.

The role requires a Master’s degree in mental/behavioral health (or current enrollment) with credentials in progress and comfort with EMR/telehealth tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the mental/behavioral health discipline or active enrollment in a master’s program pursuing credentials.
• Active supervision to obtain credentials like MFT, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LADAC levels 1 & 2, LSPE, Licensed Psychologist/Psy.D.
• Experience leading group therapy.
• High comfort with technology: EMR, Telehealth software, Google products.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions per day using a structured, evidence-based curriculum.
• Facilitate group discussions using approved modalities to meet members within clinical framework constraints.
• Collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches.
• Monitor member progress and document outcomes.
• Support a positive, recovery-oriented environment for members.
• Engage in local community outreach to promote Groups’ mission.

Skills

Experience leading group therapy

Tech literacy (EMR, Telehealth)

Team collaboration

Evening availability

Education

Master's degree in mental/behavioral health

Active supervision to obtain credentials (MFT/LMFT/LPC/LCSW etc.)

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets/Drive)

Job description

Groups Recover Together in Manchester, TN is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead daily group therapy sessions and participate in a member-centered care team. You will use evidence-based curricula, collaborate with care providers, and monitor outcomes to support recovery-driven care.

The role requires a Master’s degree in mental/behavioral health (or current enrollment) with credentials in progress and comfort with EMR/telehealth tools.