Admissions Counselor

Groups Recover Together

. Lead the treatment team alongside providers, care navigators, and administrators .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Maine • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in addiction and recovery, with a strong focus on clinical assessment, treatment coordination, and compliance within a substance use disorder (SUD) setting. Proven ability to lead treatment teams, provide high-quality counseling, and utilize technology effectively for documentation and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

LADC, LCSW/LISW, LCAC, LMFT, LPCC/LMHC LicensureGroup Therapy LeadershipIntake Assessment ExperienceEMR Documentation ProficiencyCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentCrisis InterventionTreatment CoordinationCompliance ManagementCounseling ActivitiesIntake EvaluationsHarm Reduction PhilosophyTechnology Proficiency

Soft Skills

Team-Oriented ApproachRelationship BuildingSound JudgmentBoundary MaintenanceEthical Standards Commitment

Tools & Technologies

Custom EMRGoogle AppsEmail SoftwareMobile Apps

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeFull Licensure

Industry Keywords

Substance Use Disorder (SUD)Addiction RecoveryCare NavigationClinical Service Model

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the treatment team alongside providers, care navigators, and administrators
Serve as the expert on addiction and recovery and coordinate member treatment decisions
Manage and further develop clinical skills and knowledge related to the clinical service model
Adhere to Groups Recovery System and provide consistent, high-quality counseling activities
Conduct intake assessments to evaluate individuals’ appropriateness for the program
Complete assigned clinical assessments each day
Provide individual support, including crisis intervention, referrals, liaison with outside parties, and coordination with Care Navigators
Use the custom EMR to efficiently document member progress
Partner with providers to evaluate treatment appropriateness for each member
Manage compliance activities related to member admission requirements and documentation
Participate in training for upkeep of licensure
Document care coordination needs handled by Care Navigators
Represent the treatment team in discussions of difficult members
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Full licensure required: LADC, LCSW/LISW, LCAC, LMFT, or LPCC/LMHC
Ability and willingness to obtain licensure reciprocity in other states
Minimum two years of experience leading group therapy in a SUD setting
Minimum two years of experience completing intakes in a SUD setting
High comfort level with technology, including EMR, email, software, and mobile apps such as Google Apps
Deep investment in member success
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and accountability
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to build positive relationships
Ability to make objective clinical decisions demonstrating sound judgment and reflecting Groups Recovery System and harm reduction philosophy
Commitment to high ethical standards
Team-oriented approach
Access to reliable internet and telephone services, with download speeds over 40 Mbps, upload speeds over 10 Mbps, and a strong WiFi signal from the remote work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
Internal and external training required for upkeep of licensure
Fully virtual care model