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Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together, Inc.

#EMR #Harm Reduction #Group Therapy #Human Services #LPCC #LMFT #Social Work #Substance Use Disorder #Counselor #Telehealth #LCSW #Medication Assisted Treatment

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrs$50,000 - $75,000 / YEARPosted 3 months agoCloses Jun 11

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Salary

$50,000 - $75,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The counselor will lead 3 to 4 one-hour group therapy sessions daily using a structured, evidence-based curriculum and facilitate discussions based on approved modalities. They will also collaborate with other care team members, monitor member progress, document outcomes, and engage in local community outreach.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an active license or certification such as LADC, CADC, LCSW, or equivalent, along with a minimum of two years of experience leading groups in a Substance Use Disorder setting. High comfort level with technology including EMR and Telehealth software is also required.

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Job description

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.

Schedule

Monday -
Thursday 9a-7p
Pay: $50,000 - $75,000 *Dependent on licensure, tenure and experience.

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

An active license or certification: LISW/LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LPAT, psychologist and psychiatrist. 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.