Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together; Pikeville (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups Recover Together seeks a Substance Use Counselor in Pikeville, KY to lead group therapy sessions and contribute to member-centered care teams. You’ll work in a mission-driven environment focused on recovery, compassion, and integrity.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, Kentucky licensure, and at least two years of SUD group-therapy experience, with flexibility for 2–3 evenings per week and proficiency in EMR and Telehealth tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active Kentucky behavioral health licensure (LCSW, LMHC, etc.) with willingness to reciprocity in other states.
• Minimum two years of experience leading group therapy in an SUD setting.
• Proficient with EMR, Telehealth, and Google products.
• Willingness to work 2–3 evenings per week.

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 recovery-oriented environment and engage in community outreach.

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Team collaboration

EMR / Telehealth tech

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Substance Use Counselor

Location : Name Linked Pikeville

ID: 2026-7139

Job Locations: US-KY-Pikeville

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.

Salary Range: $55,000–$70,000 annually *based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday: 10:00 AM 8:00 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM 7:00 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM 7:00 PM (Work From Home) Thursday: 10:00 AM 8:00 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 behavioral health licensure in the state of Kentucky ncluding but not limited to: LCSW, LPP, LMHC, LPP, LPCC, LPCC-S, LPC, LCADC 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


• 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.