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Substance Use Counselor

Groups Recover Together, Inc., Urbandale, IA, 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. 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.

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 9a-7p EST

Copmensation:

$57,000 - $68,000

*Dependent on licensure, tenure and experience

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

An active Iowa independently licensed behavioral health license or certification and associate level status

with ability and willingness to obtain licensure reciprocity in other states

including but not limited to:

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Certified Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC)

Minimum two years’ leading groups 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.

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.

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