Substance Use Counselor - North Carolina;

Overview

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.

Always accepting applications: Thank you for expressing interest in joining Better Life Partners. Please note that the job posting you are currently viewing is an evergreen position, and we are not actively hiring for it at this time. However, we recognize the importance of attracting top talent, and we encourage qualified individuals like yourself to submit their applications if they believe they would be a great fit for our organization.

When we reopen this role for active recruitment, we may reach out to you if your background matches our needs. We appreciate your interest in being a part of Better Life Partners, and look forward to the possibility of working together!

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. Unless otherwise agreed upon all candidates must reside in-market.

• Demonstrating and communicating the core values of Better Life Partners
• Facilitating group therapy sessions for Better Life Partners clients
• Familiarizing with and utilizing Better Life Partners evidence-based curriculum guides and training
• Providing detailed feedback and maintaining clinical progress notes on clients
• Counseling one-on-one with clients, when deemed necessary
• Participating in Better Life Partners’, community research and public health partners’ research and data collection efforts
• Formulating and maintaining treatment plans for each client served
• Collaborating with community partners and Better Life Partners providers on case management and care coordination efforts
• Adhering to professional and ethical work standards, enforcing appropriate counselor/client boundaries
• Managing group dynamics and problem behavior with strong, professional judgement and in a way that does not jeopardize group integrity
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state and local regulations for licensing and billing purposes
• Attending and engaging in regular training, company meetings, monthly counselor consultation, and supervision as necessary

• Bachelor's degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
• LCAS license in North Carolina (NC)
• 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field
• Valid driver’s license

• Availability to work Saturdays
• Demonstrated experience leading groups therapy sessions and engaging with individuals and groups via telehealth/Zoom
• Comfortable working with an EMR and/or EHR system, including updating clinical notes
• Willingness to travel locally within the communities we serve
• Flexible schedule, including the ability to work 1-2 evenings a week to meet our members’ needs
• Self-motivated to help as many people as possible; team player with an all-hands-on-deck attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor
• NC license as LMFT, LCMHC, LICSW

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

• Must have reliable internet service with a fast upload/download speed
• Must ensure any protected health or proprietary data is not visible to others in any work location
• Must have a quiet space to speak with minimal background noise

Compensation
: $48,230 - $75,600 a year

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. All full-time employees are eligible for equity in the form of stock options to be invested in the company’s growth and success.

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This is text preserved from the original and includes parts of the evergreen posting. We welcome qualified applicants to apply.