Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together, Inc. • Lewiston, ME

11d • $62,245 - $72,628

About The Position

Groups is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to lead dynamic group therapy sessions as part of member-centered care teams. The role is based in a mission-driven recovery community focused on compassion, integrity, human connection, recovery, harm reduction, and member-centered care. The salary range is $62,245–$72,628. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active Maine behavioral health licensure or certification, including but not limited to LADC, CADC, CCS, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC; associate-level status is accepted with the ability and willingness to obtain licensure reciprocity in other states.
• Minimum two years of experience leading group therapy in a substance use disorder setting.
• High comfort level with technology, including EMR, telehealth software, Google products such as Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive, and mobile apps.
• Compassion, collaboration, commitment to quality care, and investment in member success.
• Ability to work 2–3 evenings per week up to 9 PM as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Background or experience in mental health, social work, substance use disorder treatment, therapy, human services, social services, or medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 one-hour group therapy sessions per day using a structured, evidence-based curriculum.
• Facilitate group discussions using approved modalities and a “plug and play” approach that meets members where they are within the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time