Substance Use Counselor - Maine (Master's level)
About The Position
At Better Life Partners, we provide what it takes to heal from addiction. Wherever. Whenever. We work alongside community-based organizations to meet our members where they are, no matter what recovery looks like to them. By combining virtual and in-person counseling, community support, and access to life-saving medication, we help people move beyond addiction to find belonging, love, and purpose. If youâre looking to roll up your sleeves and meet hard challenges head-on, then weâre looking for you. 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
- Master's or Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
- Maine License as: Master's degree with LADC and/or LCSW-cc or LCPC-c, Master's degree with LADC & LCSW or LCPC
- 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field
- Valid driverâs license
- Willingness to travel within Maine
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 2 evenings a week to meet our memberâs needs
- Self-motivated to help as many people as possible Team player with an âall hands on deckâ positive attitude, organized/able to multitask
- Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor
- Master's in a related field
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 Partnersâ, community research and public health partnersâ 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
