Better Life Partners is hiring: Substance Use Counselor - North Carolina in Faye

Substance Use Counselor - North Carolina

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
• Adhere to professional and ethical work standards, enforcing appropriate counselor/client boundaries
• Manage group dynamics and problem behavior with strong, professional judgment and 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

• 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

• 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
• 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 mindset
• 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 needed

When working from home

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

We’re a recovery-friendly workplace that values family life, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The compensation offered within the range depends on factors including 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 in the company’s growth and success.

Location notes: Eastover, Hope Mills, Red Springs, NC