Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A recovery community organization in Richmond, Kentucky, is seeking a Counselor to lead dynamic group therapy sessions. This role involves facilitating discussions, collaborating with care teams, and engaging with the local community. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree, an active behavioral health licensure in Kentucky, and at least two years of experience in leading group therapy sessions. This position offers an opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment focused on recovery and member success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active behavioral health licensure in Kentucky, with reciprocity potential.
• Minimum of two years leading group therapy in a SUD setting.
• High comfort level with Technology: EMR, Telehealth software, Google products.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 group therapy sessions daily using structured curricula.
• Facilitate discussions and monitor member progress.
• Engage in outreach to promote the organization’s mission.
• 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 facilitation

Collaboration

Compassionate care

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Active behavioral health licensure in Kentucky

Tools

EMR software

Telehealth software

Google products

Job description

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 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 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.