Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together, Inc.·Albuquerque, New Mexico

Full Time Hybrid 2-5 yrsPosted 6 days ago

About the role

Lead 3-4 evidence-based group therapy sessions daily while collaborating with an integrated care team to support member recovery. Monitor member progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and foster a welcoming, harm-reduction-focused environment.

Overview Overview At Groups, we believe every person deserves compassionate, evidence-based care—no matter where they are in their recovery journey.

As an established leader in addiction healthcare since 2014, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of members access treatment that meets them where they are.

As a Counselor, you’ll lead engaging group therapy sessions and work alongside an integrated care team committed to harm reduction, dignity, and member-centered care.

We know recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we support members in making meaningful changes based on their individual goals.

If you believe in meeting people where they are, reducing harm, and helping members create meaningful change, Groups is the place for you.

Sign-On Bonus: $4,000Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do Lead 3–4 one-hour, evidence-based group therapy sessions each day. Facilitate meaningful discussions and adapt approved modalities to meet members where they are. Collaborate with prescribers, care navigators, and recovery coaches to support whole-person care. Monitor member progress and document outcomes. Create a welcoming, harm-reduction-focused environment where members feel respected and supported. Engage with the local community to promote access to compassionate addiction treatment.

Qualifications

An active license: LISW/LCSW, LPCC or LMFT 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. 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. #ZR

Requirements

Requires an active professional license such as LISW, LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT. Candidates must have at least two years of experience leading groups in a substance use disorder setting and possess strong technical proficiency.

professional certificate
EMR
Treatment planning
Google Workspace
Crisis intervention
Patient assessment
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Case management
Community outreach
Clinical documentation
Group therapy
Substance use disorder treatment
Harm reduction
Addiction counseling
Telehealth software

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posted: Sep 5, 2026
Closes: Sep 5, 2027
Application: Employer website

Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand

In New Mexico, behavioral-health roles are often competitive because employers look for clinicians with an active, unrestricted license and experience delivering evidence-based therapy in a HIPAA-compliant remote or hybrid setting. Flexible scheduling, professional development, and administrative support can make these openings more attractive, especially when billing and credentialing are handled for you. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and home-office setup before applying.

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