Substance Use And Mental Health Counselor

At Better Life Partners, We provide what it takes to heal from addiction. Wherever. Whenever.

Better Life Partners has a specific mission—to help any underserved individual achieve a healthier life filled with belonging, love, and purpose. We do this by working alongside community-based organizations and delivering high-quality care directly to our members. We run a highly agile and mobile organization focused on innovating healthcare while staying true to our values.

Our organization is seeking experienced Counselors to provide group therapy, psychoeducation and related interventions for individuals struggling with addiction and seeking long-term recovery with medication assistance.

If you are a caring, dedicated professional who is able to work independently, possesses strong communication skills, maintains exemplary ethical standards, practices evidence-based techniques and has a true desire to help others, stop now, this is the position for you!

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 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.

Responsibilities for Counselors include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• Collaborating with community partners and Better Life Partners providers on case management and care coordination efforts
• Participating in Better Life Partners’ community research and public health partners’ research and data collection efforts
• Adhering to professional and ethical work standards, enforcing appropriate counselor/client boundaries
• Counseling one-on-one with clients, when deemed necessary

• Managing group dynamics 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

Qualifications for a Counselor:

• Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field

• Licensed in the State of MA as LADC, LMFT, LMHC, LCSW, LICSW

• 2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field

• Valid driver’s license

• Willingness to travel periodically within MA

Better Life Partners facilitates the treatment of behavioral health conditions including addiction medicine. Better Life Partners Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are also a recovery friendly workplace.

Better Life Partners facilitates the treatment of behavioral health conditions including addiction medicine. We offer a full slate of benefits including competitive compensation, medical, dental and vision coverages, four weeks of paid vacation, sick time, wellness days, thirteen paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, parental leave program, learning & development stipend, employee referral bonus, company-issued technology, remote work stipend, paid volunteer time off, stock options for eligible employees, and more!

At Better Life Partners, we believe our work directly correlates to the diverse perspectives of our employees. Better Life Partners celebrates inclusion and is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer to all qualified applicants, ensuring individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification. Persons of color, women, LGBTQ candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Better Life Partners is a recovery-friendly workplace.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Better Life Partners has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, including remote staff, to remain in full compliance with regulatory bodies. Individuals selected for employment must be able to show proof of vaccination status prior to start date.

If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or religious beliefs, Better Life Partners will consider requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with its policy and if able to do so without undue hardship to the company pursuant to applicable law. Such accommodations must be approved prior to start date.

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