What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor - Tennessee position at Groups Recover Together, Inc.?
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.
Responsibilities
This is a remote position supporting needs in Tennessee. You must have independent licensure in Tennessee.
At Groups, the Admissions Counselor leads the treatment team, alongside providers, care navigators, and administrators. The Admissions Counselor is the expert on addiction and recovery, and coordinates decisions about the member’s treatment. Meanwhile, providers are asked to focus on what they do best: medication management. By putting seasoned, compassionate Admissions Counselors in the lead, and minimizing bureaucracy at every turn, we’re able to deliver care that is both more affordable and of higher quality than the status quo.
As an Admissions Counselor you will manage and further develop your clinical skill set and knowledge of Groups roles responsibilities as it relates to the clinical service model.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Clinical roles and responsibilities
- Unlock great clinical outcomes for our members by adhering to Groups Recovery System and providing consistent, high quality counseling activities.
- Conduct intake assessments to evaluate individuals’ appropriateness for our program.
- Complete clinical assessments as assigned each day
- Provide individual support, as needed, such as crisis intervention, referrals to other resources, liaising with outside parties involved in the member’s treatment and coordinating with the Care Navigators.
- Utilize our custom EMR to document members’ progress in a manner that is efficient and value-added, fully digitized, and never bureaucratic and ensure all clinicians in office follow suit.
- Partner with providers to evaluate appropriateness of treatment for every member who enters our program.
- In charge of all compliance activities associated with member admission requirements and corresponding documentation
- Participate in internal and external training required for upkeep of licensure.
- Responsible for documenting care coordination needs handled by Care Navigator.
- Participate as representative of the treatment team that discusses difficult members
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Required licensure or certification*: Behavioral health licensure including but not limited to: LPC, LMHC, LMFT, LSW, LCSW, 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, including EMR, email, software and mobile apps (e.g., Google Apps)
- Deeply invested in member success
- Authentic, caring and inspiring—and able to maintain appropriate boundaries and accountability
- Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships with people
- Ability to make clinical decisions that are objective, demonstrate sound judgment, and reflect Groups Recovery System and harm reduction philosophy
- Committed to a high ethical standard in everything you do
- A team player and willing to put team above self
- Minimum two years of experience completing intakes in a SUD setting
- Access to reliable internet and telephone services, specifically download speeds over 40 Mbps and upload speeds over 10 Mbps as well as a strong WiFi signal from your remote work location.
