Substance Abuse Counselor
Job description
We focus on bringing high quality, accessible and effective tech-enabled care to those with Addiction Disorders, especially those in communities for whom traditional care has been found lacking. We provide evidence-based, scalable, holistic healthcare while working alongside community-based organizations to ensure that our care is accessible, non-punitive and responsive to our communities. We build trusted relationships and healing spaces to nourish Belonging, Love, and Purpose.
- Demonstrating and communicating the core values of Better Life Partners
- Facilitating group therapy sessions for Better Life Partners members
- Familiarizing with and utilizing Better Life Partners evidence-based curriculum guides and training
- Providing detailed feedback and maintaining clinical progress notes on members
- Counseling one-on-one with members, 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 member 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/member boundaries
- Managing group dynamics and problem behavior with strong, professional judgment 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
- Bachelor’s degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related human service field; graduate degree is preferred
- Vermont License/certification as AAP, ADC, LADC, LCMHC, or LICSW
- 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel periodically within Vermont
- Willingness to work 1 - 2 evening shifts (until 8:30pm)
- Must have internet service with minimum upload/download ability.
- Company will provide equipment (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse and headset) plus a remote work stipend.
- Must have a quiet and confidential space to speak to members with minimal background noise.
- Must understand the importance of protected health information and ensure any data/information is not visible to others.
Better Life Partners offers a full slate of benefits including competitive compensation, medical, dental and vision coverages, four weeks of paid vacation, sick time, wellness days, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, parental leave program, learning & development stipend, employee referral bonus, company-issued technology, remote work stipend, paid volunteer time off, stock options for eligible employees, and more!
At Better Life Partners, we believe our work directly correlates to the diverse perspectives of our team. Better Life Partners celebrates inclusion and is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer to all qualified applicants, ensuring individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification. Persons of color, women, LGBTQIA candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Better Life Partners prides itself on being a recovery-friendly workplace.
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