Residential Counselor — Group Therapy & Recovery

Mainspring Recovery; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Mainspring Recovery is seeking a compassionate Counselor or Counselor Supervisee to join our residential treatment team. The role centers on group facilitation and recovery‑focused engagement for adults in early recovery.

You will lead core residential groups, provide 1:1 sessions, and complete intake assessments, working closely with the broader clinical and case management teams to ensure coordinated care in a structured setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in human services, substance use disorder treatment, or related setting.
• Experience facilitating group-based programming.
• Experience using EMR systems for clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate core residential clinical groups, including psychoeducation and recovery-focused groups.
• Conduct recovery-oriented individual sessions focused on engagement and treatment participation.
• Complete intake assessments following pre-assessment.
• Contribute clinical observations and client updates during treatment team meetings.
• Support individualized service and treatment planning through group participation and 1:1 engagement.
• Collaborate with Case Management and interdisciplinary team members to support the client’s treatment experience.
• Maintain professional communication with individuals involved in client care as directed.
• Complete all clinical documentation in accordance with accreditation standards and licensing requirements.

Skills

Group facilitation

Recovery frameworks

Clinical documentation

De-escalation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Counselor Supervisees welcome

CSAC or CSAC-S preferred

Job description

Mainspring Recovery is seeking a compassionate Counselor or Counselor Supervisee to join our residential treatment team. The role centers on group facilitation and recovery‑focused engagement for adults in early recovery.

You will lead core residential groups, provide 1:1 sessions, and complete intake assessments, working closely with the broader clinical and case management teams to ensure coordinated care in a structured setting.