Substance Use Counselor

Transformcap; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups, a recovery-centered care provider in Columbus, Indiana, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead 3-4 one-hour group sessions daily within a hybrid work model. You will work with a member-centered care team to support recovery goals.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, an active IN behavioral health license or eligible certification, and at least two years of group therapy in SUD settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active IN behavioral health license or certification.
• Minimum two years of experience leading group therapy in a SUD setting.
• Proficiency with EMR, Telehealth, and Google products.

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 therapy

EMR software

Telehealth

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Docs/Sheets

Job description

Substance Use Counselor

Location : Name Linked

Columbus

Job Locations: US-IN-Columbus

Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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: $50,000-$70,000/ year *Based on experience, and education

Work Schedule

• Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Remote)
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• 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

• Salary range: $50,000-$70,000/ year *Based on experience, and education
  Schedule:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• An active IN behavioral health license or certification including but not limited to: CADAC II - V, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, LSW, LMHC-A, LMFT-A, LAC, LCAC-A and associate level status with ability and willingness to obtain licensure reciprocity in other states
• Minimum two years of experience leading group therapy 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.