Hybrid Substance Use Counselor: Lead Group Therapy

Transformcap; Manchester (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups in Manchester, TN (hybrid) is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead 3–4 daily group therapy sessions using an evidence-based curriculum and to collaborate with care teams. The role focuses on member-centered care within our recovery framework.

The position requires a Master’s degree in mental/behavioral health or active supervision for licensure, and comfort with EMR/Telehealth/Google tools, plus 2–3 evenings per week as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the mental/behavioral health discipline or be enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Active supervision to obtain licensure (e.g., MFT, LMFT, LPC, LPC-MHSP, LMSW, LCSW, LADAC level 1 & 2, LSPE, Licensed Psychologist/Psy.D.). RN & LPN acceptable with group leadership experience.
• Experience leading Group Therapy.
• High comfort level with Technology: EMR, Telehealth software, Google products, mobile apps, etc.
• Compassion, collaboration, commitment to quality care, and an investment in member success.
• Ability to work 2-3 evenings per week up to 9pm as needed.
• Other preferred backgrounds includes mental health, social work, substance use disorder treatment, therapy, human services, social services, MAT.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions per day using a structured, evidence-based curriculum.
• Facilitate group discussions using a “plug and play” approach from approved modalities to meet members where they are within the guardrails of our clinical framework.
• 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

Group therapy leadership

Care team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Evening availability

Education

Master’s degree in mental/behavioral health

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Workspace

Job description

Groups in Manchester, TN (hybrid) is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead 3–4 daily group therapy sessions using an evidence-based curriculum and to collaborate with care teams. The role focuses on member-centered care within our recovery framework.

The position requires a Master’s degree in mental/behavioral health or active supervision for licensure, and comfort with EMR/Telehealth/Google tools, plus 2–3 evenings per week as needed.