Substance Use Counselor

Recover Together; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Recover Together in Lewiston seeks a Substance Use Counselor to lead group therapy sessions and contribute to member-centered care teams in a hands-on, in-person setting.

You will facilitate structured curricula, collaborate with prescribers and recovery coaches, and monitor progress while engaging in community outreach to promote the mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active Maine behavioral health licensure or cert (LADC, CADC, CCS, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) and ability to obtain reciprocity in other states.
• Minimum two years leading group therapy in a SUD setting.
• Comfort with technology: EMR, Telehealth software, Google Workspace, mobile apps.
• Compassion, collaboration, commitment to quality care, and member success.
• Ability to work 2-3 evenings per week up to 9pm.

Responsibilities

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

Collaboration with care team

Documentation & outcomes tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maine licensure or certification (LADC/CADC/CS/ LCSW/LMFT/LPCC)

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Workspace

Job description

Substance Use Counselor

Location : Name Linked Lewiston

Job ID: 2026-7180

Job Locations: US-ME-Lewiston

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: $62,245 - $72,628.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 11:30 AM-7:00 PM; Wednesday, 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

• Bachelor’s degree.


• An active Maine behavioral health licensure or certification including but not limited to: LADC, CADC, CCS, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC 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.