Substance Use Counselor

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

• Master’s degree required.
• PREFERRED: Active behavioral health licensure including but not limited to: GSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, ADC, AADC, LICSW, or associate-level licensure; alternatively, Master’s degree (or BA with relevant experience) 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.

Salary and Schedule

Salary Range: $53,041 - $63,565 * Based on experience, and education
Schedule: This role follows a Tuesday through Friday schedule, with four 10-hour workdays (40 hours per week).