Residential Counselor: Group Facilitation & Recovery

Mainspring Recovery; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainspring Recovery is a mission-driven behavioral health organization providing Residential, PHP, and IOP services in Lynchburg, VA. We seek a Counselor or Counselor Supervisee to lead residential group sessions, conduct individual recovery sessions, and perform intake assessments with adults 18+.

Collaborate across clinical teams to support treatment planning and continuity of care. The role emphasizes evidence-based group work within a structured residential setting, requires a compassionate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Counselor Supervisees welcome and encouraged to apply.
• License preferred: CSAC or CSAC-S or QMHP or QMHP-T
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in human services or related setting.
• Experience facilitating group-based programming strongly preferred.
• Experience using EMR systems for clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitation of core residential clinical groups, including psychoeducation, process groups, and recovery-focused therapeutic groups.
• Conducting recovery-oriented individual sessions focused on engagement, stabilization, insight development, and treatment participation.
• Completion of intake assessments following pre-assessment.
• Contributing clinical observations and client updates during treatment team meetings.
• Supporting individualized service and treatment planning through group participation and 1:1 engagement.
• Collaborating with Case Management and interdisciplinary team members to support the client’s treatment experience.
• Maintaining professional communication with individuals involved in client care.
• Completing all clinical documentation per accreditation standards and licensing requirements.
• Supporting continuity of care through clinical handoffs and discharge planning.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group facilitation

12-step recovery

Clinical documentation

De-escalation

Verbal and written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Counselor Supervisees welcome

CSAC / QMHP license preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mainspring Recovery is a mission-driven behavioral health organization providing Residential, PHP, and IOP services in Lynchburg, VA. We seek a Counselor or Counselor Supervisee to lead residential group sessions, conduct individual recovery sessions, and perform intake assessments with adults 18+.

Collaborate across clinical teams to support treatment planning and continuity of care. The role emphasizes evidence-based group work within a structured residential setting, requires a compassionate