Substance Use Counselor

Transformcap; Pikeville (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups in Pikeville, KY, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead group therapy sessions and join a member-centered care team. The hybrid role offers a schedule including evenings and telework options, with a strong emphasis on compassion, collaboration, and recovery-oriented care.

You will work within our mission-driven recovery community, coordinating with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches to support member success and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active KY behavioral health licensure or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Minimum two years leading group therapy in a SUD setting.
• Proficient with EMR, Telehealth software, Google Workspace and mobile apps.
• Willingness to work 2–3 evenings per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions per day using a structured, evidence-based curriculum.
• Facilitate group discussions using approved modalities to meet members within clinical guardrails.
• 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 experience

Evening availability

Compassion

Collaboration

Member success focus

MAT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Active KY behavioral health licensure (LCSW/LMHC/LPCC/LPC etc.)

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Workspace

Mobile apps

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.