Substance Use Counselor - Vermont

Overview

Better Life Partners (BLP) provides 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.

Role

Our Vermont team is seeking an experienced Substance Use Counselor to provide group counseling, psychoeducation, and related interventions for individuals struggling with addiction who are seeking long-term recovery with medication assistance. As a Counselor, you will interact regularly with members, referral sources, field staff, and members of the local community. You will be a critical resource for members and community partners, guiding them on the path to recovery. Reporting to Vermont's State Director, you will work side by side with a high impact team of medical providers, counselors, and coordinators, helping members to thrive.

Unless otherwise specified, this position is remote (work from home) with expectation of attending team meetings quarterly. A potential for hybrid capability further in the future is preferred.

What you will do

• Employ Better Life Partners (BLP) harm reduction model of care, meeting members where they are on their recovery journey, and taking a phased approach to counseling
• Facilitate group therapy sessions for BLP members, primarily through telehealth and Zoom meetings
• Participate in assessments and intakes for new members
• Counsel one-on-one with members when necessary
• Manage group dynamics and handle difficult individual behavior with professional judgment while preserving group integrity
• Familiarize with and utilize Better Life Partners evidence-based curriculum guides and training
• Formulate and maintain treatment plans for each member served
• Utilize the EMR and provide detailed feedback, maintaining clinical progress notes
• Collaborate with community partners and BLP providers on case management and care coordination
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards, maintaining appropriate counselor / member boundaries
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for licensing and billing
• Attend and engage in regular training, company meetings, monthly counselor consultation, regular clinical supervision, and interdisciplinary meetings

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In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer the chance to be the change you wish to see in your community and 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.

The actual compensation offered within the range, along with title and level, will depend 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.

Compensation

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

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Location note : Burlington, VT

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