Substance Use Counselor

Better Life Partners

Substance Use Counselor at Better Life Partners interacting with clients and community partners in recovery. Collaborating with medical providers and maintaining clinical progress notes for optimal outcomes.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,230 - $75,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

interact regularly with clients, referral sources, field staff, and members of the local community
serve as a resource for clients and community partners, guiding them on the path to recovery
work side by side with a high impact team of medical providers, recovery coaches and coordinators
provide detailed feedback and maintain clinical progress notes on clients
facilitate group therapy sessions for clients
collaborate with community partners on case management and care coordination efforts
manage group dynamics with strong, professional judgement and ensure compliance with regulations
attend regular training, meetings, and supervision as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
Maine License as LADC, CADC, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCISW;
Master level preferred
2-3 years of experience working with substance use or related field
Valid driver’s license
Willingness to travel within Maine
Availability to work Saturdays
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
Must have reliable internet service with a fast upload/download ability
Ability to ensure any protected health or proprietary data/information is not visible (or audible) to others in any work location
Must have a quiet space to speak to members, team members, or external partners with minimal background noise and distractions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation package
recovery-friendly workplace that values family life, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Hard Skills & Tools

group therapycase managementcare coordinationclinical progress notestelehealthEMREHRsubstance use treatmentaddictions counselingmental health assessment

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsprofessional judgmentteam playerorganizationmultitaskingself-motivatedpositive attitudeflexibilitycommunicationengagement

Certifications

Maine License as LADCMaine License as CADCMaine License as LCPCMaine License as LCSWMaine License as LMFTMaine License as LCISW