Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together; Maine; Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Groups Recover Together in Maine (remote) seeks a Substance Use Counselor to lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions daily, using structured, evidence-based curricula and a member-centered care approach.

You will collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches, monitor progress, document outcomes, and engage with the local community to promote the mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active Maine behavioral health licensure or certification and willingness to obtain reciprocity.
• Minimum two years of experience leading group therapy in a SUD setting.
• Familiarity with EMR, Telehealth software, and Google tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions per day using a structured, evidence-based curriculum.
• Facilitate group discussions using approved modalities within the 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

Telehealth tech proficiency

Empathy and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Active Maine behavioral health licensure or certification (LADC, CADC, CCS, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) with reciprocity willingness

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Workspace

Job description

Substance Use Counselor

Location : Name Linked

Maine - Remote

ID 2026-7183

Job Locations US-ME-Remote

Category Clinical

Type Regular Part-Time

Overview

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.

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

• 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.