Addiction Recovery Counselor, Mental Health Services

Vinfen

Addiction Recovery Counselor supporting substance-use recovery at Vinfen, a Massachusetts community-services nonprofit. Providing evidence-based interventions, assessments, referrals, and staff mentoring for community-based clients.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeLawrence • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $58,917 - $67,441 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based addiction treatment methodologies, including Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral interventions, while providing trauma-informed and culturally competent care. Capable of formulating treatment plans and leading staff in recovery-oriented practices to support individuals with substance use disorders.

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Licensed Alcohol And Drug CounselorMotivational InterviewingCognitive Behavioral InterventionsSubstance Use AssessmentCrisis Prevention And Response Planning

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Hard Skills

Addiction Treatment PrinciplesStages Of ChangeHarm ReductionSBIRTSeeking SafetyWRAPMedication Assisted TreatmentRisk ManagementTreatment Plan FormulationPsycho-Educational Services

Soft Skills

Culturally Competent CareLeadershipMentoringBuilding Supportive RelationshipsEngagement

Certifications & Qualifications

LADC ILADC IICADC ICADC IICPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP Certification

Industry Keywords

Substance UseAddiction RiskTrauma-Informed CareRecovery-Oriented ApproachesCo-Occurring DisordersCommunity-Based Mental HealthAcute Care Addictions SystemsSelf-HelpPeer SupportCrisis Intervention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Screen, assess, and reassess substance use, addiction risk, and addiction treatment needs using SSI-SA and other assessments.
Develop formulations addressing substance use level and risk, current impact of substances or addictive behavior, and readiness for change.
Provide direct interventions and supports to Persons Served with substance misuse/addiction.
Employ trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent, and strengths-based approaches.
Provide evidence-based addictions treatment, including Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Harm Reduction, Relapse Prevention, SBIRT, Seeking Safety, WRAP, and Cognitive Behavioral interventions.
Develop Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans.
Refer Persons Served and coordinate with Care Coordination entities to promote access to MAT, dual recovery groups, acute addictions treatment, self-help, peer support, and psycho-educational services.
Provide addictions treatment psycho-educational services individually and in groups.
Participate as a member of intervention teams for assigned Persons Served.
Train, mentor, supervise, and model evidence-based addictions treatment and recovery-oriented interventions for GLE/SIE staff.
Document Persons Served needs and services thoroughly.
Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, self-sufficiency, and successful service completion.
Promote access to healthcare, employment, and education services.
Participate in the Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup for supervision, competency development, mentoring, and learning.
Receive regularly scheduled, role-based clinical supervision from the Assistant Team Leader.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required.
Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred.
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS.
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months.
Must pass a driver's screening background check.
CPR required within first two weeks of hire.
First Aid required within two weeks of hire.
MAP required within 150 days of hire.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, lift at least 25 pounds, operate a computer and office equipment, and assist PS with activities of daily living.
Knowledge of addiction treatment principles, modalities, best practices, and evidence-based practices.
Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Harm Reduction, SSI-SA, SBIRT, Housing First, Seeking Safety, WRAP, Cognitive Behavioral interventions, acute Addiction Treatment practices, and Medication Assisted Treatment.
Knowledge of risk management, trauma-informed and culturally competent services, emergency services, acute care addictions systems, and community-based mental health and healthcare resources.
Ability to formulate treatment plans, train staff, provide leadership on substance misuse/addictions issues, and build supportive relationships with PS.

Benefits

Comp & perks

USD $2,000 sign-on bonus
Full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm
Access to community-based health, educational, and clinical services through Vinfen
Equal opportunity employment