Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups Recover Together in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Counselor who will lead dynamic group therapy sessions and become a vital part of our member-centered care teams, operating in a mission-driven environment.

You’ll collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches, document outcomes, and help foster a recovery-oriented atmosphere while engaging with the local community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental/behavioral health or current Masters' student pursuing eligible credentials.
• Active supervision to obtain credentials: MFT, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LADAC levels 1-2, LSPE, PsyD/Licensed Psychologist.
• Experience leading Group Therapy.
• Strong tech comfort with EMR, Telehealth, Google products.
• Willing to work 2-3 evenings per week up to 9pm.
• Background in mental health, social work, MAT, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions per day.
• Facilitate group discussions using approved modalities.
• 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 Therapy Experience

Clinical Documentation

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Compassionate Communication

Education

Master’s degree in mental/behavioral health

Masters student pursuing relevant credentials

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Workspace

Job description

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.

Schedule

Monday: 10-8

Tuesday (WFH): 11-9

Wednesday: 10-8

Thursday: 11-9

Salary

$55,000 - $65,000

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

• Master’s degree in the mental/behavioral health discipline OR students enrolled in Masters' programs pursuing the credentials in the following bullet point.
• Active or currently under supervision to obtain the following credentials: MFT, LMFT, LPC, LPC-MHSP, LMSW, LCSW, LADAC level 1 & 2, LSPE, Licensed Psychologist/Psy.D. RN & LPN also acceptable with experience leading therapeutic groups & supporting documentation.
• Experience leading Group Therapy.
• 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.