*Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Groups Recover Together, Inc. is seeking a Counselor to lead dynamic group therapy sessions and play a vital role in member-centered care teams in a recovery-focused environment.

You will work in a mission-driven setting where compassion, integrity, and human connection drive real transformation. Includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus and a salary range of $55,000-$70,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent).
• Active behavioral health licensure in Kentucky or ability to obtain 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.
• Ability to work 2-3 evenings per week up to 9pm as needed.

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

Empathy & compassion

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR systems

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.

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.

$2,000 sign-on bonus

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

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.