We are currently seeking passionate and experienced Substance Use Group Counselor to facilitate group therapy sessions for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.
Liberty Resources is dedicated to providing a wide array of services and supports to help individuals live their best lives. We value service, excellence, and responsibility, seeing opportunity where others see barriers to success. We strive to create and sustain an inclusive environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
Substance Use Group Therapy Counselor Position Summary:
The Substance Abuse Group Counselor to facilitate group therapy sessions for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The counselor will provide education, support, and guidance to help clients develop coping strategies and work toward recovery. This role involves working closely with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote a supportive and structured treatment environment.
Substance Use Group Therapy Counselor Job Responsibilities:
Substance Use Group Therapy Counselor Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of addiction treatment models, relapse prevention strategies, and mental health disorders.
Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and structured group environment.
Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation requirements.
HS Diploma required. Bachelors or Associates and/or related experience preferred. CASAC or CASAC-T preferred but not required.
At least 1-2 years of experience in substance abuse counseling or group facilitation preferred
Work Environment & Schedule:
Schedule may include evenings or weekends to accommodate client needs.
Ability to handle emotionally charged situations with professionalism and empathy.
Pay Rate: $25.00-$27.00 per hour
Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
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Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Liberty Resources, Inc., headquartered in Syracuse, New York, is one of Central New York’s most diversified and trusted human service agencies.
Founded in 1979 as a provider of mental health services to residents of Madison County, NY, Liberty Resources has greatly expanded scope and capacity in terms of both programs and geography. Liberty Resources employs over 900 professional staff providing shelter, treatment, assistance, counseling and support to nearly 11,000 individuals and families and operates services across NYS and have a significant presence in Texas – growing there as well.
Providing an array of services to individuals, children and families, Liberty Resources strives for excellence in all areas – as an employer, service provider, and a corporate citizen of the communities served.
