Substance Use Counselor - Maine

Job Summary

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, recovery coaches 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.

$48,230.00/yr - $71,550.00/yr

• Demonstrate and communicate the core values of Better Life Partners
• Facilitate group therapy sessions for Better Life Partners clients
• Familiarize with and utilize Better Life Partners evidence-based curriculum guides and training
• Provide detailed feedback and maintain clinical progress notes on clients
• Counsel one‑on‑one with clients when deemed necessary
• Participate in Better Life Partners’ community research and public health partners’ research and data collection efforts
• Formulate and maintain treatment plans for each client served
• Collaborate with community partners and Better Life Partners providers on case management and care coordination efforts
• Adhere to professional and ethical work standards, enforcing appropriate counselor/client boundaries
• Manage group dynamics and problem behavior with strong, professional judgement in a way that does not jeopardize group integrity
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations for licensing and billing purposes
• Attend and engage in regular training, company meetings, monthly counselor consultation, and supervision as necessary

• Bachelor or Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions or related field
• Maine License as LADC or CADC
• 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 group 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
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings when needed to meet member needs
• Self‑motivated, team player with an "all hands on deck" positive attitude, organized and able to multitask
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor
• Master's in a related field (preferred)

• BLP operates in hybrid and remote work environments; candidates must be willing and able to travel locally within the communities we serve and/or travel to onsite meetings as expected in coordination with their department and business needs.

• Must have reliable internet service with fast upload/download ability
• Ensure that any protected health or proprietary data/information is not visible (or audible) to others in any work location
• Maintain a quiet space with minimal background noise and distractions for confidential interactions

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer 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 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.