Who we are:

At Better Life Partners, we provide what it takes to heal from addiction. Wherever. Whenever.

We work alongside community-based organizations to meet our members where they are, no matter what recovery looks like to them. By combining virtual and in-person counseling, community support, and access to life-saving medication, we help people move beyond addiction to find belonging, love, and purpose.

If you’re looking to roll up your sleeves and meet hard challenges head-on, then we’re looking for you.

The role:

Our Vermont team is seeking experienced Substance Use Counselor to provide group counseling, psychoeducation, and related interventions for individuals struggling with addiction and who are seeking long-term recovery with medication assistance.

As a Counselor, you will interact regularly with members, referral sources, field staff, and members of the local community. You will be a critical resource for members and community partners, guiding them on the path to recovery.

Reporting to Vermont’s State Director, you will work side by side with a high impact team of medical providers, counselors, and coordinators, helping members to thrive. Your work is essential and your constant feedback will be expected to help members reach the best outcome possible.

Unless otherwise specified, this position is remote (work from home) with expectation of attending team meetings quarterly. A potential for hybrid capability further in the future is preferred.

What you will do:

Employing Better Life Partners (BLP) harm reduction model of care, meeting member’s where they are on their recovery journey, and taking a phased approach to counseling
Facilitating group therapy sessions for BLP members, primarily through telehealth and zoom meetings
Participate in assessments and intakes for new members
Counseling one-on-one with members, when necessary
Managing group dynamics and the ability to work with difficult individual behavior with strong, professional judgment and in a way that does not jeopardize group integrity
Familiarizing with and utilizing Better Life Partners evidence-based curriculum guides and training
Formulating and maintaining treatment plans for each member served
Utilizing the EMR and providing detailed feedback and maintaining clinical progress notes on members
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/member boundaries
Maintaining compliance with federal, state and local regulations for licensing and billing purposes
Attending and engaging in regular training, company meetings, monthly counselor consultation, regular clinical supervision, and interdisciplinary meetings

You are a good fit if you have:

Vermont License/certification as ADC, LADC, LICSW, LCMHC
Bachelor’s degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions, or related human service field; a graduate degree is preferred
A license to practice in the state of Vermont, which is active and good standing
Must be willing and able to be fully credentialed and insured. A license verification will be done during the interview process and is a contingency of hire.
A minimum of 2-3+ years of related experience working with substance use or related field

It will also be great if you have:

Relevant experience in VT’s Hub and Spoke system and/or in an outpatient medical assisted treatment provider setting
Understanding of the system of care and referral systems in VT
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 1-2 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 required

Work location requirements:

BLP operates in hybrid and remote work environments, which allows us to better meet our members and partners where they’re located. Candidates applying for this role 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.

When working from home, the requirements include:

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