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Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together, Inc.

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Quick overview

The Counselor will lead daily group therapy sessions using a structured, evidence-based curriculum and facilitate discussions tailored to members' needs within the clinical framework. This role also involves collaborating with care teams, monitoring member progress, documenting outcomes, and supporting a recovery-oriented environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and hold an active behavioral health licensure in Virginia, such as LPC, LCSW, CSAC, LSATP, or LMFT, with a minimum of two years' experience leading groups in a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) setting. Proficiency with technology like EMR and Telehealth software, along with strong compassion and commitment to quality care, is also required.

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Job description

Overview
$2,000 Sign On Bonus
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.

Schedule

Monday 10a-8p
Tuesday 9a-7p
Wednesday 10a-8p
Thursday 9a-7p
Pay: $60,000 - $75,000

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. Active behavioral health licensure in Virginia including but not limited to: LPC, LCSW, CSAC, LSATP, LMFT and associate level status with ability and willingness to obtain licensure reciprocity in other states Minimum two years’ leading groups 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.