Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups Recover Together is seeking a Counselor to lead group therapy sessions and be a key member of our care teams in a mission-driven setting focused on recovery.

You will facilitate structured group sessions, collaborate with clinicians and care staff, monitor progress, and engage with the community to advance our mission of member-centered care and recovery support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or current enrollment in a relevant Masters program.
• Active supervision to obtain credentials (e.g., MFT, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LADAC, LSPE, Psychologist).
• Experience leading Group Therapy.
• High comfort with technology (EMR, Telehealth, Google products).
• Compassion, collaboration, and commitment to quality care.
• Ability to work 2–3 evenings per week up to 9pm.

Responsibilities

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

Tech savvy

Compassionate teamwork

Member-centered care

Education

Master's degree in mental/behavioral health

Masters' program enrollment

Tools

EMR

Telehealth software

Google Workspace

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.

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'll 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

• 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.