Addiction Counselor/ Group Counselor
Compensation
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Job Description
Make a Difference Every Day –
At Lincoln Recovery (an affiliate of Sunshine Behavioral Health) we believe in second chances, transformative healing, and the power of compassionate care. Our mission is simple but powerful: to turn addiction stories into journeys of lasting recovery. If you share our values of passion, integrity, dedication, and service, we’d love to meet you!
As an Addiction Counselor/Group Counselor for our clients, you’ll be at the heart of our clients' recovery journey — facilitating group sessions, offering individual support, and helping people reclaim their lives. You'll lead therapeutic and educational groups, encourage engagement in meaningful activities, and document the moments that matter. Please note: You will not be considered for this role unless you have a CADC.
What You'll Do
- Build trust and connection through client interviews and assessments
- Facilitate engaging, healing group sessions and therapeutic outings
- Observe and document behavior, progress, and participation in our EMR
- Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients
- Support client families and foster open lines of communication
- Respond with calm and care in crisis situations
- Bring positive energy to a collaborative, supportive team
What You'll Bring
- CADC
- At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders
- Ability to pass caregiver and criminal background checks, as well as a drug screen.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
Benefits & More
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunity: Receive a percentage of your quarterly earnings as a bonus based on company performance!
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after just 60 days of employment!
- Retirement Planning: 401k with a 3% company match to help you invest in your future.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid sick time, holiday pay, and PTO that starts accruing on your first day!
- Free Daily Meals: Complimentary meals during your shift from our on-site (gourmet) cafeteria!
- Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative and compassionate work environment where your contributions are valued.
At Mountain Spring Recovery, we believe in the power of people—and that includes our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment for all.
Sunday - Thursday; Tuesday - Saturday
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will facilitate engaging therapeutic and educational group sessions, offer individual support to clients, and encourage participation in meaningful activities to aid in recovery. Responsibilities also include building trust through interviews, developing treatment plans, supporting client families, and documenting progress in the EMR.
Requirements
A mandatory CADC certification is required for consideration, along with at least one year of experience working with individuals who have co-occurring disorders. Candidates must also pass caregiver and criminal background checks and a drug screen, and possess or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Addiction Medicine median $62k (middle half $55k–$68k)216 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 34% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Addiction Medicine pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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