Substance Use Counselor

1 month ago
United StatesFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Groups Recover Together, Inc. as a Substance Use Counselor – Group Therapy Focus in United States. Overview 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • hour group therapy sessions per day using a structured, evidence
  • oriented environment for members. Engage in local community outreach to promote Groups’ mission.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in the mental/behavioral health discipline OR students enrolled in Masters' programs pursuing the credentials in the following bullet point.
  • Active or currently under supervision to obtain the following credentials: MFT, LMFT, LPC, LPC-MHSP, LMSW, LCSW, LADAC level 1 & 2, LSPE, Licensed Psychologist/Psy.
  • RN & LPN also acceptable with experience leading therapeutic groups & supporting documentation.
  • Experience leading Group Therapy.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Groups Recover Together, Inc. as a Substance Use Counselor – Group Therapy Focus.

Key Skills

Group TherapyEvidence-Based CurriculumEMRTelehealth SoftwareGoogle ProductsCollaborationCompassionIntegrityHarm ReductionMember-Centered CareClinical FrameworkDocumentationCommunity Outreach
HealthcareSocial Servicesvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Groups Recover Together a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Groups Recover Together is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Group Therapy, Evidence-Based Curriculum, EMR, Telehealth Software, Google Products, Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Counselor will lead 3 to 4 one-hour group therapy sessions daily using a structured, evidence-based curriculum and facilitate discussions based on approved modalities. This role involves collaborating with various care team members, monitoring member progress, documenting outcomes, and supportin...

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About Groups Recover Together

Hospitals and Health Care
Burlington, Massachusetts
0-2
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago