Substance Use Counselor

Recover Together; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead group therapy sessions and contribute to member-centered care. You will work in a mission-driven environment focused on recovery, compassion, and collaborative care with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches.

The role requires an active independent WA license (LMHC/LCSW/LMFT or SUDP), at least two years of group leadership in SUD settings, and comfort with EMR, Telehealth, and Google tools.

Qualifications

• Active WA license: LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or SUDP.
• Minimum two years leading groups in a SUD setting.
• Strong comfort with EMR, telehealth, and Google tools.
• Evening availability 2–3 nights per week.
• Background in mental health, social work, or MAT preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Care coordination

Professional collaboration

Education

Active WA license LMHC/LCSW/LMFT or SUDP

Tools

EMR systems

Telehealth software

Google Workspace

Mobile apps

Job description

Substance Use Counselor

Location : Name Linked Kennewick

ID: 2026-7157

Job Locations: US-WA-Kennewick

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.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8-6 PM PST

Compensation: $60,000 - $78,000

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

• Salary range: $58,000-$81,000 / year *Based on experience, and education
• Schedule:
• An active fully independent WA license: LMHC, LCSW, LMFT and/or Certified SUDP (Substance Use Disorder Professional)
• 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.