Substance Use Counselor - North Carolina

Better Life Partners; Fayetteville (NC); Remote; USD 48,230 - 75,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible working environment

Opportunity to make a community impact

Job summary

A community health organization in North Carolina is seeking a Substance Use Counselor. This role involves facilitating group therapy sessions and providing one-on-one counseling. Candidates should possess a graduate degree in a relevant field and appropriate state licenses. The position is primarily remote, with occasional onsite requirements. Join us to make a difference in recovery and promote community health.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field.
• Experience in remote therapy using telehealth/zoom is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions for clients.
• Maintain clinical progress notes on clients.
• Formulate and maintain treatment plans for each client served.

Skills

Leading group therapy sessions

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

Graduate degree in mental health or related field

NC license as LCAS

NC license as LMFT, LCMHC, or LICSW

Job description

Substance Use Counselor - North Carolina

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This range is provided by Better Life Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$48,230.00/yr - $75,600.00/yr

Who we are:

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.

If you’re looking to roll up your sleeves and meet hard challenges head‑on, then we’re looking for you.

The role

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. Services are provided remotely, but there may be an opportunity to work onsite in the future. Unless otherwise agreed upon all candidates must reside in‑market (North Carolina).

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
• Counsel one‑on‑one 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, enforcing appropriate counselor/client boundaries
• Manage group dynamics and problem behavior with strong, professional judgement so that group integrity is maintained
• 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

• Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
• NC license as LCASli>
• NC license as LMFT, LCMHC, LICSW
• 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field

It will also be great if you have

• 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
• Willingness to travel within NC
• Valid driver’s license

Location requirements

• BLP operates in hybrid and remote work environments; candidates must be willing and able to travel locally within the communities we serve and/or travel to onsite meetings as expected.

When working from home, the requirements include

• Must have reliable internet service with a fast upload/download ability
• 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

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we’re offering the chance to be the change you wish to see in your community. Help us work toward a future where everyone can have a healthy life filled with belonging, love, and purpose.

We’re a recovery‑friendly workplace that values family life, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The actual compensation offered within the range, along with title and level, will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, level offered, business requirements, and performance expectations.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail