Admissions Counselor - Florida

Groups Recover Together, Inc.•Remote, FL

10d•$26 - $36

About The Position

Groups Recover Together is an outpatient opioid addiction treatment organization founded in 2014. Its care model combines community support, weekly group therapy, and medication to manage withdrawal using buprenorphine and naltrexone. Members receive coordinated support from a care team, with treatment designed to fit around work and everyday life. The Admissions Counselor leads the treatment team alongside providers, care navigators, and administrators. The role provides counseling and clinical coordination, helps guide treatment decisions, and supports members’ recovery while providers focus on medication management. The counselor also maintains and develops clinical skills and knowledge of the organization’s roles, responsibilities, and clinical service model. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday; one schedule listing specifies 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The posting lists pay as $28.00–$33.00 per hour in the overview and $26.44–$35.52 per hour based on experience and education in the qualifications section.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Full licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMHC; ability and willingness to obtain licensure reciprocity in other states.
At least two years of experience leading group therapy in a substance use disorder (SUD) setting.
At least two years of experience completing intakes in an SUD setting.
High comfort level with technology, including EMR, email, software, and mobile apps such as Google Apps.
Access to reliable internet and telephone services, including download speeds above 40 Mbps, upload speeds above 10 Mbps, and a strong Wi-Fi signal from the remote work location.
Ability to make objective clinical decisions that demonstrate sound judgment and reflect Groups Recovery System and its harm-reduction philosophy.
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to build positive relationships.
Commitment to member success, ethical standards, teamwork, and appropriate boundaries and accountability.
Must undergo Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening as a condition of employment for positions serving vulnerable populations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow Groups Recovery System and provide consistent, high-quality counseling activities to support clinical outcomes.
Conduct intake assessments to evaluate individuals’ appropriateness for the program.
Complete assigned clinical assessments each day.
Provide individual support as needed, including crisis intervention, referrals, communication with outside parties involved in a member’s treatment, and coordination with Care Navigators.
Use the custom EMR to efficiently document member progress and ensure clinicians in the office follow the documentation approach.
Partner with providers to evaluate whether treatment is appropriate for each member entering the program.
Manage compliance activities related to member admission requirements and corresponding documentation.
Participate in internal and external training required to maintain licensure.
Document care coordination needs handled by the Care Navigator.
Represent the treatment team in discussions about difficult members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Manage and further develop clinical skills and knowledge of the organization’s roles, responsibilities, and clinical service model.