Substance Use Counselor

. Demonstrating and communicating the core values of Better Life Partners .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeNew Hampshire • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,230 - $63,525 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Providing detailed feedback and maintaining clinical progress notes on clients
Counseling one-on-one with clients, when deemed necessary
Participating in Better Life Partners’, community research and public health partners’ research and data collection efforts
Formulating and maintaining treatment plans for each client served
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/client boundaries
Managing group dynamics and problem behavior 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

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
NH License as LADC, MLADC, LMFT, LCMHC, LICSW;
Master level preferred
2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field
Valid driver’s license
Demonstrated experience leading groups 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
Must be able to have a flexible schedule, including the ability to work 2 evenings a week to meet our member’s needs
Self-motivated to help as many people as possible.
Team player with an “all hands on deck” positive attitude, organized/able to multitask
Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor
Bi-lingual Spanish proficiency.

Comp & perks

Recovery-friendly workplace that values family life, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Hard Skills & Tools

group therapyindividual counselingtreatment planningclinical progress notesdata collectionsubstance use treatmenttelehealthEMREHR

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsprofessional judgmentteam playerorganizational skillsmultitaskingself-motivatedpositive attitudecommunication skills

Certifications

NH License as LADCNH License as MLADCNH License as LMFTNH License as LCMHCNH License as LICSW