Substance Use Counselor - Massachusetts (Always Accepting Applications)
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. Unless otherwise specified, this position is remote (work from home) with expectation of attending team meetings quarterly. A potential for hybrid capability further in the future is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
- Massachusetts License as LADC, MLADC, LCMHC, or LICSW
- 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field
- Valid driverâs license
- Must have reliable internet service with a fast upload/download ability
- Ability to ensure any protected health or proprietary data/information is not visible (or audible) to others in any work location
- Must have a quiet space to speak to members, team members, or external partners with minimal background noise and distractions
Nice To Haves
- 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 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
- 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 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
Entry Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
