Substance Use Counselor
Listed compensation
$58k-$69k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
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.
- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus for Clinicians with Professional Fluency in Spanish and English
- Salary Range: $57,625 – $68,761 *Based on experience, and education
Schedule: Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (WFH)
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
Bachelor’s or Master's Degree
- Required licensure or certification*: Behavioral health licensure including but not limited to: LCSW, LMHC, MCAP, CAP 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: 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal proficiency preferred)
- Experience working in multilingual or multicultural environments is a plus
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
Florida Background Screening Requirement: As a condition of employment for positions providing care to vulnerable populations, the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida Law, more information regarding the screening process, requirements, and your right can be found at info.flclearinghouse.com.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.7 / 10 · top 10% in substance use / addiction counselor | ranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$61k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in Florida | 36 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All substance use / addiction counselor listings in Florida | 567 active | 12,821 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 32% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $4k sign-on | Florida counselor listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment567 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 434 in the last 30 days | 230 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Groups Recover Together | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index12 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Groups Recover Together a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$63k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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