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Groups Recover Together
Pikeville, Kentucky · Hybrid

Substance Use Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$70k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

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.
  • Salary Range: $55,000–$70,000 annually *based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday: 10:00 AM 8:00 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM 7:00 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM 7:00 PM (Work From Home) Thursday: 10:00 AM 8:00 PM

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 degree.

An active behavioral health licensure in the state of Kentucky ncluding but not limited to: LCSW, LPP, LMHC, LPP, LPCC, LPCC-S, LPC, LCADC 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

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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Group Therapy FacilitationEvidence-Based PracticeClinical DocumentationMember Progress MonitoringInterdisciplinary CollaborationElectronic Medical RecordsGoogle WorkspaceCompassionate Care

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 28% have no call, 50% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Benefits & Perks

Work From Home (Wednesdays)
Mission-driven environment