Substance Use Counselor - North Carolina (Always Accepting Applications)

Better Life Partners • Asheville, NC

114d • $48,230 - $75,600 • Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will interact regularly with clients, referral sources, field staff, and members of the local community. You will be a resource for clients and community partners, guiding them on the path to recovery. You will work side by side with a high impact team of medical providers, recovery coaches and coordinators, helping clients to thrive. Your work is essential and your constant feedback will be expected to help clients reach the best outcome possible.

This is a remote position. Unless otherwise agreed upon all candidates must reside in-market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
• NC license as LCAS
• 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Availability to work Saturdays
• 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 1-2 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
• NC license as LMFT, LCMHC, LICSW

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

• All full-time BLPeeps are also eligible for equity in the form of stock options to be invested in BLP’s growth and success!
• We’re a recovery-friendly workplace that values family life, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees