Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Strafford County, Inc.; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Southeastern New Hampshire Services, a division of Community Partners, is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to facilitate individual and group counselling sessions and maintain clinical documentation. The role collaborates with the Clinical Team and partner organizations while supporting the Turning Point Residential Program.

Applicants should have MLADC or LICSW/LCMHC licensure and experience with substance use disorders; mental health background is a plus.

Qualifications

• MLADC required or LICSW/LCMHC licensure.
• LICSW or LCMHC licensure in NH or ability to obtain.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
• Mental health field experience is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with agencies and maintain regulatory compliance while completing timely documentation.
• Ability to use technology to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual counselling sessions.
• Lead group counselling sessions.
• Complete clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to process and manage decisions.
• Support Turning Point Residential Program daily operations and coordination with partner agencies.

Skills

MLADC

LICSW/LCMHC

SUD experience

Mental health experience

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Education

MLADC certification

LICSW/LCMHC licensure

Job description

Southeastern New Hampshire Services, a division of Community Partners, is dedicated to providing quality substance misuse and recovery services to meet the needs of families and individuals in Strafford County. We utilize evidence-based practices and psychoeducation to support life skill development, relapse prevention and wellness. If this resonates with you and sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for facilitating individual and group counselling sessions and completing necessary clinical documentation while participating within the Clinical Team to process and manage clinical decisions. This position will collaborate with organizations and service providers while also assisting in the day-to-day aspects of the Turning Point Residential Program.

What we’re looking for:

• MLADC required or
• LICSW/ LCMHC
• Must have experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
• Experience in the mental health field a plus
• Ability to collaborate with other agencies, maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations and complete required documentation in a timely manner
• Ability to use technology provided to complete essential functions of the job

Tell me about the benefits!

In addition to a great working environment, we offer:

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance

Background checks which include, but are not limited to, criminal, OIG, BEAS and motor vehicle records are required.