Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups Recover Together in Memphis, TN is seeking a Substance Use 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, with a hybrid schedule and a need to be available 2–3 evenings per week.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the mental/behavioral health field.
• Active supervision or credentials such as MFT/LPC/LCSW per posting.
• Experience leading group therapy sessions.
• Comfort with EMR, Telehealth, and Google productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions daily using a structured curriculum.
• Facilitate group discussions using approved modalities within the clinical framework.
• Collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes; support a recovery-oriented environment.
• Engage in local community outreach to promote Groups’ mission.

Skills

Group therapy leadership

Care coordination

Technology fluency

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in mental/behavioral health

Pursuing Master’s credentials (MFT/LPC/etc)

Tools

EMR systems

Telehealth software

Google Workspace

Job description

Substance Use Counselor

Location : Name Linked Memphis, TN

ID: 2026-7111

Job Locations: US-TN-Memphis

Category: Clinical

Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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:

Mon 11-9 CST
Tue 11-9 CST
Wed 10-8 CST
Thur 10-8CST

Salary: $55,000 - $72,000

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

• 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.