SUD Group Therapy Counselor

Groups Recover Together; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Groups Recover Together in Lewiston, Maine is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions daily within our member-centered care teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and active Maine licensure/certification in behavioral health, plus at least two years of group therapy experience in SUD settings. You’ll work in-person with evening shifts and a structured, evidence-based curriculum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active Maine licensure/certification in behavioral health (LADC/CADC/CCS/LCSW/LMFT/LPCC) with willingness to 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, Docs/Sheets/Drive).
• 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, evidence-based curriculum.
• Facilitate group discussions using approved modalities within the 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

Collaboration with care teams

Technology fluency (EMR/Telehealth)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Maine behavioral health licensure or certification (LADC/CADC/CCS/LCSW/LMFT/LPCC) with reciprocity willingness

Tools

EMR systems

Google Workspace apps

Job description

Groups Recover Together in Lewiston, Maine is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions daily within our member-centered care teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and active Maine licensure/certification in behavioral health, plus at least two years of group therapy experience in SUD settings. You’ll work in-person with evening shifts and a structured, evidence-based curriculum.