Substance Use & Mental Health Counsellor

Responsibilities for a Counsellor include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrating and communicating the core values of Better Life Partners

• Facilitating group therapy sessions for Better Life Partners members

• Familiarising with and utilizing Better Life Partners evidence-based curriculum guides and training

• Providing detailed feedback and maintaining clinical progress notes on members

• Counseling one-on-one with members, 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 member 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 counsellor/client boundaries

• Managing group dynamics and problem behaviour with strong, professional judgment and in a way that does not jeopardise group integrity

• Maintaining compliance with federal, state and local regulations for licensing and billing purposes

• Attending and engaging in regular training, company meetings, monthly counsellor consultation, and supervision as necessary

Qualifications for a Counsellor:

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

• ME License as LADC, LMHC, LCMHC, LCPC, LCSW or LICSW; or dual LADC + LCSW licensure

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

• Valid driver’s license

• Willingness to travel periodically within ME