What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor position at Groups Recover Together, Inc.?
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.
Salary Range: $62,245 - $72,628.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Facilitating group therapy sessions for clients.
- Familiarizing with and utilizing our evidence-based curriculum guides and training.
- Providing detailed feedback and maintaining clinical progress notes on clients.
- Counseling one-on-one with clients, when deemed necessary.
- Participating in our community research and public health partners’ research and data collection efforts.
- Formulating and maintaining treatment plans for each client served.
- Collaborating with community partners and our providers on case management and care coordination efforts.
- Adhering to professional and ethical work standards, enforcing appropriate counselor/client boundaries.
- Managing group dynamics and problem behavior with strong, professional judgement and in a way that does not jeopardize group integrity.
- Maintaining compliance with federal, state and local regulations for licensing and billing purposes.
- Attending and engaging in regular training, company meetings, monthly counselor consultation, and supervision as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field.
- Maine License as LADC, CADC, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LCISW.
- 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field
- Ability to work 2 evenings per week up to 8:30pm as needed.
- 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.
Salary : $62,245 - $72,628