Substance Use Counselor

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

Job summary

Groups Recover Together in Clarksburg, WV is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions per day and be a vital part of our member-centered care teams.

You will collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches; monitor progress and document outcomes; and uphold a recovery-oriented environment. A Master’s degree is required with licensure preferences and reciprocity to other states.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Active behavioral health licensure preferred with reciprocity in other states.
• Minimum two years’ leading groups in a SUD setting.
• Comfort with EMR, telehealth software and Google products.
• Commitment to quality care and member success.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions daily using a structured curriculum.
• Facilitate group discussions within clinical framework.
• Collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches.
• Monitor member progress and document outcomes.
• Support a recovery-oriented environment for members.
• Engage in local community outreach to promote Groups’ mission.

Skills

Group facilitation

Collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Care focus

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Workspace

Job description

Substance Use Counselor

Location: Clarksburg

Business ID: 2026-7151

Job Locations: US-WV-Bridgeport

Category: Clinical

Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Arrangement: In-person

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.

Salary Range: $53,041 - $63,565 *Based on experience, and education

Schedule: 4-day workweek, Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Preferred: 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.
• 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.