Substance Use Counselor

About This Role

This role involves counseling clients and guiding them on their path to recovery from addiction through virtual and in-person sessions. You will facilitate group therapy, provide one-on-one counseling, and maintain clinical progress notes for the clients served.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and communicate the core values of Better Life Partners
• Facilitate group therapy sessions for clients
• Utilize evidence-based curriculum guides and training
• Provide detailed feedback and maintain clinical progress notes on clients
• Counsel one-on-one with clients when necessary
• Participate in Better Life Partners' community research and public health partners' data collection efforts
• Formulate and maintain treatment plans for each client served
• Collaborate with community partners and providers on case management and care coordination efforts
• Adhere to professional and ethical work standards, enforcing appropriate counselor/client boundaries
• Manage group dynamics and problem behavior with professional judgment
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for licensing and billing purposes
• Attend and engage in regular training, company meetings, and supervision

Requirements

• Graduate 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

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
• 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field

Nice to Have

• 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
• Ability to work 1-2 evenings a week
• Valid driver’s license

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits