Substance Use Counselor
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This role involves interacting with clients, referral sources, and the community to guide individuals on their path to recovery from addiction. You will facilitate group therapy sessions, provide one-on-one counseling, and maintain treatment plans for clients.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and communicate the core values of Better Life Partners
- Facilitate group therapy sessions for clients
- Utilize Better Life Partners 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' and community partners' research and data collection efforts
- Formulate and maintain treatment plans for each client served
- Collaborate with community partners and Better Life Partners 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 strong, professional judgement
- Maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations for licensing and billing purposes
- Attend and engage in regular training, company meetings, monthly counselor consultation, and supervision
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor's 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
- Availability to work Saturdays
- Demonstrated experience leading group therapy sessions via telehealth/zoom
- Comfortable working with an EMR and/or EHR system
- Willingness to travel locally within the communities we serve
- Ability to have a flexible schedule, including 1-2 evenings a week
- NC license as LMFT, LCMHC, LICSW
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About Better Life Partners
Better Life Partners provides healing from addiction through virtual and in-person counseling, community support, and access to life-saving medication.