Substance Use Counselor - North Carolina Job at Better Life Partners in Pembroke

Substance Use Counselor - North Carolina

Base pay range: $48,230.00/yr - $75,600.00/yr

Overview

Better Life Partners is dedicated to healing from addiction by combining virtual and in-person counseling, community support, and access to life-saving medication. This remote role may include future onsite work, with in-market residency required for 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 needed
• Participate in community research and data collection efforts with partners
• Formulate and maintain treatment plans for each client
• Collaborate with community partners and Better Life Partners providers on case management and care coordination
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Manage group dynamics with professional judgment while protecting group integrity
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for licensing and billing
• Attend regular training, meetings, 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 LCAS
• 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

• Experience leading group therapy sessions and engaging with individuals and groups via telehealth
• Comfort with EMR/EHR systems and updating clinical notes
• Willingness to travel locally within the communities served
• Flexible schedule with ability to work 1-2 evenings per week
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, organized, and able to multitask
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Willingness to travel within NC and hold a valid driver’s license

Location and work setup

BLP operates in hybrid and remote environments. Candidates must be willing and able to travel locally and/or attend onsite meetings as needed.

Working from home requirements

• Reliable internet service with fast upload/download
• Ensure protected health information is not visible to others
• Quiet space to speak with members, team members, or partners with minimal distractions

Compensation and benefits

Actual pay will be based on skills and experience. The range provided is $48,230.00/yr - $75,600.00/yr. All full-time employees are eligible for equity in the form of stock options.