Substance Use Counselor

Transformcap; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K benefits

40 paid hours for professional development

$500 annually for professional development

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Transformcap is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for a remote position in Ohio. In this role, you will lead group therapy sessions and collaborate with a dedicated team to provide member-centered care. This position requires an active Ohio LCSW and at least 2 years of relevant experience. You will thrive in a compassionate, mission-driven environment committed to harm reduction and community impact. The role offers a salary range of $50,000-$70,000 annually, dependent on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience leading groups in substance use treatment.
• Ability to work some evening hours to support member schedules.
• Strong commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 one‑hour group therapy sessions per day.
• Facilitate group discussions using evidence-based curriculum.
• Collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches.
• Monitor member progress and document outcomes.

Skills

Group therapy leadership

Compassionate care

Collaboration

Tech-savvy

Education

Active, independent OH LCSW

New Mexico LCSW (preferred)

Tools

EMRs

Telehealth platforms

Google Workspace

Job description

Substance Use Counselor

Location: Ohio - Remote

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: $50,000-$70,000 per year (Based on experience and education)

Schedule: Mon - Thurs 10hrs shift

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

• Licensure required: Must have an active, independent OH LCSW.
• Licensure preferred: New Mexico LCSW.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience leading groups in a substance use treatment setting.
• Tech‑savvy: comfortable with EMRs, telehealth platforms, and Google Workspace.
• Commitment to high‑quality, compassionate care.
• Ability to work some evening hours to support member schedules.

You’re someone who:

• Believes deeply in harm reduction and member‑centered care models.
• Leads with compassion, integrity, and accountability.
• Thrives in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment.
• Believes in continuous progress for yourself, your team, and the members you serve.
• Sees challenges as opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Is passionate about changing the way society views and treats addiction.

Benefits

• Be part of a compassionate, purpose‑driven team transforming addiction care through evidence‑based, person‑centered treatment.
• Make a tangible impact in your community, especially in areas hit hardest by the opioid crisis.
• Work in a culture that values integrity, excellence, progress, compassion, and community.
• Advance your career through our structured professional development, including 40 paid hours and $500 annually, along with clear growth pathways and ongoing mentorship.
• Access robust benefits, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, 401K, and Wellbeing Week.
• Receive training and support to deliver high‑quality care—including clinical supervision and skill‑building through care team training series.
• Join a mission‑driven organization that embraces harm reduction, lived experience, and stigma‑free care.
• Collaborate with a team that celebrates progress, shares responsibility, and cares deeply – for one another, our members, and the life‑changing work we do.
• Every day, your work saves lives – and expands what’s possible in recovery.

We change lives. Join us.