Substance Use Counselor - New Hampshire
About The Position
At Better Life Partners, we provide what it takes to heal from addiction. We work alongside community-based organizations to meet members where they are, combining virtual and in-person counseling, community support, and access to life-saving medication to help people move beyond addiction to find belonging, love, and purpose. The role involves regular interaction with clients, referral sources, field staff, and local community members, serving as a resource and guiding clients on their recovery path. This position works closely with a high-impact team of medical providers, recovery coaches, and coordinators. The work is essential, and constant feedback is expected to achieve the best client outcomes. Unless otherwise specified, this position is remote (work from home) with an expectation of attending team meetings quarterly, and a potential for hybrid capability in the future is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
- NH License as LADC, MLADC, LMFT, LCMHC, LICSW
- 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Master level preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading groups therapy sessions, interacting, engaging, and connecting with individuals and groups over telehealth/zoom
- Comfortable working with an EMR and/or EHR system, including updating clinical notes
- Willingness to travel locally within the communities we serve
- Must be able to have a flexible schedule, including the ability to work 2 evenings a week to meet our member’s needs
- Self-motivated to help as many people as possible
- Team player with an “all hands on deck†positive attitude, organized/able to multitask
- Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor
- Bi-lingual Spanish proficiency
Responsibilities
- Demonstrating and communicating the core values of Better Life Partners
- Facilitating group therapy sessions for Better Life Partners clients
- Familiarizing with and utilizing Better Life Partners evidence-based curriculum guides and training
- Providing detailed feedback and maintaining clinical progress notes on clients
- Counseling one-on-one with clients, when deemed necessary
- Participating in Better Life Partners’, community research and public health partners’ research and data collection efforts
- Formulating and maintaining treatment plans for each client served
- Collaborating with community partners and Better Life Partners providers on case management and care coordination efforts
- Adhering to professional and ethical work standards, enforcing appropriate counselor/client boundaries
- Managing group dynamics and problem behavior with strong, professional judgement and in a way that does not jeopardize group integrity
- Maintaining compliance with federal, state and local regulations for licensing and billing purposes
- Attending and engaging in regular training, company meetings, monthly counselor consultation, and supervision as necessary
Benefits
- competitive compensation package
- the chance to be the change you wish to see in your community
- Help us work toward a future where everyone can have a healthy life filled with belonging, love, and purpose
- recovery-friendly workplace
- values family life, diversity, equity, and inclusion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
