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
- Willingness to travel periodically within ME
