Substance Use Counselor - Vermont

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

Our Vermont team is seeking experienced Substance Use Counselor to provide group counseling, psychoeducation, and related interventions for individuals struggling with addiction and 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. Your work is essential and your constant feedback will be expected to help members reach the best outcome possible.

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 :

• Employing Better Life Partners (BLP)  harm reduction model of care, meeting member’s where they are on their recovery journey, and taking a phased approach to counseling
• Facilitating group therapy sessions for BLP members, primarily through telehealth and zoom meetings
• Participate in assessments and intakes for new members
• Counseling one-on-one with members, when necessary
• Managing group dynamics and the ability to work with difficult individual behavior with strong, professional judgment and in a way that does not jeopardize group integrity
• Familiarizing with and utilizing Better Life Partners evidence-based curriculum guides and training
• Formulating and maintaining treatment plans for each member served
• Utilizing the EMR and providing detailed feedback and maintaining clinical progress notes on members
• 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 / member boundaries
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state and local regulations for licensing and billing purposes
• Attending and engaging in regular training, company meetings, monthly counselor consultation, regular clinical supervision, and interdisciplinary meetings

You are a good fit if you have :

It will also be great if you have :

Work location requirements :

When working from home, the requirements include :

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 BLPeeps are also eligible for equity in the form of stock options to be invested in BLP’s growth and success!

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we’re offering the chance to be the change you wish to see in your community. Help us 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.