Recovery Group Counselor - 4-Day Week, In-Person

Groups Recover Together; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups Recover Together in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead group therapy sessions and support a recovery-focused care team in a structured clinical setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree, active behavioral health licensure, and 2+ years guiding groups in SUD settings; proficiency with EMR and telehealth tools is preferred. Evening hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Active behavioral health licensure including but not limited to: ADC, AADC, LPC, LICSW 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.

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 facilitation

Empathy

Team collaboration

Tech literacy

Education

Master's degree

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Workspace

Job description

Groups Recover Together in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead group therapy sessions and support a recovery-focused care team in a structured clinical setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree, active behavioral health licensure, and 2+ years guiding groups in SUD settings; proficiency with EMR and telehealth tools is preferred. Evening hours may be required.