Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together; Inverness (MS); On-site; USD 57,625 - 68,761; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Groups Recover Together is seeking a Counselor to 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.

You will collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches; monitor member progress and document outcomes; and engage in local outreach to promote Groups’ mission, with some evenings until 9 pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Required behavioral health licensure (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMHC, MCAP, LMFT, CAP) with ability to obtain reciprocity in other states.
• Minimum two years of experience leading group therapy in an SUD setting.
• High comfort with technology: EMR, Telehealth software, Google products, mobile apps, etc.
• Compassion, collaboration, commitment to quality care, and an investment in member success.
• Preferred: bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal proficiency).

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.
• Ability to work 2–3 evenings per week up to 9 pm as needed.

Skills

Group therapy leadership

Bilingual English & Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

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.

Salary & Sign‑On Bonus

Salary Range: $57,625 – $68,761 (based on experience and education)

$4,000 Sign‑On Bonus for clinicians with professional fluency in Spanish and English.

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.
• Ability to work 2–3 evenings per week up to 9 pm as needed.

Qualifications

• Salary range: $50,000–$60,000 per year (based on experience and education)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Required licensure or certification: behavioral health licensure including but not limited to LCSW, LPC, LMHC, MCAP, LMFT, CAP with ability and willingness to obtain licensure reciprocity in other states.
• Minimum two years of experience leading group therapy in an SUD setting.
• High comfort level with technology: EMR, Telehealth software, Google products, mobile apps, etc.
• Compassion, collaboration, commitment to quality care, and an investment in member success.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal proficiency preferred)
  • Experience working in multilingual or multicultural environments is a plus
• 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.
• Florida Background Screening Requirement: As a condition of employment for positions providing care to vulnerable populations, the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida Law, more information regarding the screening process, requirements, and your rights can be found at info.flclearinghouse.com.