Substance Use Counselor - Maine

Better Life Partners; Biddeford (ME); Remote; USD 48,230 - 71,550; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Maine seeks a qualified professional for addiction recovery support. You will facilitate group therapy, provide client counseling, and collaborate with community partners. The ideal candidate has a degree in mental health or related fields, relevant licensure, and 2-3 years of experience in substance use. This remote role requires travel within Maine and offers a base pay range of $48,230.00 to $71,550.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Maine License as LADC or CADC required.
• 2-3 years of experience working in substance use or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within Maine.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions for clients.
• Provide detailed feedback and maintain clinical progress notes.
• Formulate and maintain treatment plans for each client.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Group therapy facilitation

Clinical note updates

Education

Bachelor or Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field

Master’s in a related field

Job description

Better Life Partners Overview

At Better Life Partners, we provide what it takes to heal from addiction. Wherever. Whenever. We work alongside community-based organizations to meet our members where they are, no matter what recovery looks like to them. By combining virtual and in-person counseling, community support, and access to life-saving medication, we help people move beyond addiction to find belonging, love, and purpose.

Base pay range

$48,230.00/yr - $71,550.00/yr

Role Summary

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. This is a remote position. Unless otherwise agreed upon, all candidates must reside in-market.

What you will do

• Demonstrate and communicate the core values of Better Life Partners
• Facilitate group therapy sessions for Better Life Partners clients
• Familiarize with and utilize Better Life Partners evidence-based curriculum guides and training
• Provide detailed feedback and maintain clinical progress notes on clients
• Conduct one‑on‑one counseling with clients when deemed necessary
• Participate in Better Life Partners’ community research and public health 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, enforce appropriate counselor/client boundaries
• Manage group dynamics and problem behavior with strong, professional judgement in a way that does not jeopardize group integrity
• 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 as necessary

You are a good fit if you have

• Bachelor or Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
• Maine License as LADC or CADC
• 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel within Maine

It will also be great if you have

• Availability to work Saturdays
• Demonstrated experience leading group 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 member’s needs
• Self‑motivated to help as many people as possible; team player with an “all‑hands‑on‑deck” positive attitude, organized/able to multitask
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor
• Master’s in a related field

Location Requirements

• BLP operates in hybrid and remote work environments, which allows us to better meet our members and partners where they’re located. Candidates applying for this role must be willing and able to travel locally within the communities we serve and/or travel to onsite meetings as expected in coordination with their department and business needs.

When working from home, the requirements include

• 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