*Substance Use Counselor
Required skills
- behavioral health licensure
- Kentucky
- LCSW
- LPP
- LMHC
- LPCC
- LCADC
- EMR
- Telehealth software
- Google products
Nice to have
- mental health
- social work
- substance use disorder treatment
- therapy
- human services
- social services
Role summary
Groups is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead group therapy sessions and provide member-centered care. Responsibilities include facilitating evidence-based curriculum, collaborating with care teams, monitoring progress, and documenting outcomes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, active behavioral health licensure in Kentucky (e.g., LCSW, LPP, LMHC), and a minimum of two years of experience in SUD group therapy. High comfort with technology, including EMR and telehealth software, is essential. Preferred backgrounds include mental health, social work, and MAT.
Overview
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.
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