Substance Abuse Counselor - Growth, Purpose, Impact

Eliot Community Human Services; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 49,680 - 58,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Discounted fitness services

100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance

Tuition reimbursement and leadership development

Job summary

A community health services provider in Massachusetts seeks a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to join their Adult Community Clinical Services team. The ideal candidate will have experience in motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, and dual diagnosis group leadership. Responsibilities include providing direct support, promoting recovery, and participating in treatment planning. This role offers a salary range of $49,680 - $58,680 USD and generous benefits including paid time off and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with adults with substance use disorders.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with substance use providing side-by-side interventions.
• Promote recovery through individual intervention and support groups.
• Assist clients with identifying and obtaining community support.
• Participate in assessments and treatment planning.
• Provide comprehensive recovery-based care as part of a team.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Harm reduction strategies

Dual diagnosis group leadership

Working within detoxification settings

Education

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I (LADC I)

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (LADC II)

CADC I or II (Certified Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor)

Job description

A community health services provider in Massachusetts seeks a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to join their Adult Community Clinical Services team. The ideal candidate will have experience in motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, and dual diagnosis group leadership. Responsibilities include providing direct support, promoting recovery, and participating in treatment planning. This role offers a salary range of $49,680 - $58,680 USD and generous benefits including paid time off and retirement savings.