Recovery Support Counselor

Overview

To combat opioid addiction effectively, substance abuse treatment providers should offer support beyond the confines of an office setting. That's why Groups Recover Together utilizes a comprehensive care model that includes medication, weekly group therapy, and care navigation. This approach ensures that our patients receive the necessary quality clinical care and team-based support that enables them to establish enduring sobriety and build a meaningful life.

Responsibilities

Groups Recover Together owes a great deal of its success to the dedicated counselors who work tirelessly for the organization.

For those who are passionate about group therapy, a Counselor may be the ideal role. At Groups, we aim to upset industry standards by providing support teams for our Counselors. As a Counselor, you will have a rare opportunity to change the lives of our members. You will be an integral member of a cross-functional team that comprises prescribers, care navigators, peer recovery coaches, and office managers. Our holistic clinical model underscores counseling, medication, and community involvement as fundamental to long-term recovery. This role comes with numerous responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Take an active part in the treatment team and grow your expertise on addiction and recovery, managing the member's treatment decisions and collaborating with our clinical experts.
• Manage a schedule that is conducive to your clinical growth and development, and aligns with the mandates of the office and region.
• Provide 10-12 weekly group therapy sessions, ranging from 2-3 sessions every day, using our established program to assist individuals in building skills for recovery and community development.
• Monitor the progress of employees using Core Milestones and feedback from customers via NPS scores.
• Leverage partnerships with community organizations to increase the reach and effectiveness of community relations efforts
• Provide targeted stakeholders with literature that explains the vision and aims of Groups and encourages their support for the initiative
• Be present and involved in gatherings that highlight the significance of recovery and treatment for addiction

• Promote the Groups' mission to community members by distributing well-crafted materials that underscore their purpose
• Attend meetings that are organized by the community specifically to address the subject of dependency on drugs and alcohol

There are several advantages to being a member of our team. Some of which are highlighted below for your enjoyment:

• In this position as a counselor, you can lead group sessions according to your preferred method without being required to conduct intakes or individual sessions.
• Flexibility is key when it comes to maintaining a robust work-life balance, and that's precisely why our company provides our staff with a range of scheduling options that are designed to suit their unique needs.
• Come work alongside a team of compassionate and dedicated care providers.
• A pay scale that is designed to be competitive and a comprehensive paid time off package.
• An unwavering benefits package consisting of access to healthcare, vision care, dental coverage, 401k employer matched contributions, HSA, FSA plans and paid parental leave.
• Make the most of your career advancement opportunities by utilizing the company-sponsored resources for professional development, including paid time off for training and an annual stipend for continuing education expenses.
• Career growth based on one's abilities is a hallmark of Groups, and we provide the necessary resources to make it happen for our counselors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree are Required.
• We are currently accepting applications from individuals who are under supervision to achieve credentials in MFT, LMFT, LPC, LPC-MHSP, LMSW, LCSW, LADAC level 1 & 2, LSPE, Licensed Psychologist/Psy.D. RN & LPN. Applicants must also provide satisfactory supporting documentation verifying their experience in leading therapeutic groups.
• Facilitating Group Therapy sessions requires a person to be well-versed in various techniques such as breathing exercise, guided imagery, and mindful meditation, among others, which has enabled me to become an expert facilitator.
• With a high comfort level with technology, I am adept at utilizing the latest EMR, Telehealth software, Google's wide range of products including Gmail, Google Docs/Sheets/Drive, and mobile apps, amongst others.
• Compassionate care should encompass not only the physical well-being of patients but also their emotional and social needs.
• The job requires the availability to work 2-3 evenings weekly, with the possibility of working until 9pm.
• Those who possess expertise in mental healthcare, social work, addiction recovery treatment, counseling, human services, social services, and MAT administration are the preferred candidates.

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