Part-Time Substance Use Counselor

Recover Together; Virginia; Remote; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Groups is seeking a Part-Time Substance Use Counselor to lead structured group therapy sessions remotely for Virginia-based members. The schedule is Monday to Thursday, 4pm–8pm EST, with a focus on recovery, harm reduction, and member-centered care.

You will collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches, monitor progress, document outcomes, and contribute to a supportive recovery-oriented environment. A Virginia license and 2+ years of group leadership in SUD are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Virginia licensure (LPC/LCSW/CSAC/LSATP/LMFT) with reciprocity willingness.
• Minimum two years’ experience leading groups in SUD.
• Comfort with EMR and Telehealth.
• Evenings 2–3 per week until 9pm.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6 one-hour group therapy sessions weekly using a structured, evidence-based curriculum.
• Facilitate group discussions using a plug-and-play approach from approved modalities.
• 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

Telehealth proficiency

Empathy & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Suite

Job description

Part-Time Substance Use Counselor

Location: US-VA

Category: Clinical

Type: Regular Part-Time

Work Arrangement: Remote

Overview

At Groups, we know recovery is possible – and no one should have to do it alone. As a Counselor, you’ll lead dynamic group therapy sessions and be a vital part of our member-centered care teams. You’ll work in a mission-driven environment where compassion, integrity, and human connection drive real transformation.

We’re more than a treatment provider – we’re a recovery community. Join us as we change the future of addiction healthcare.

If you believe in recovery, harm reduction, and member-centered care — this is your place.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 4p - 8pm EST

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Lead 6 one-hour group therapy sessions weekly 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active behavioral health licensure in Virginia including but not limited to: LPC, LCSW, CSAC, LSATP, LMFT and associate level status with ability and willingness to obtain licensure reciprocity in other states
• Minimum two years’ leading groups in a SUD setting.
• High comfort level with Technology: EMR, Telehealth software, Google products (Gmail, Google Docs/Sheets/Drive), 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, experience, and skills include: mental health, social work, substance use disorder treatment, therapy, human services, social services, medication assisted treatment or MAT.