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Substance Use Counselor - Maine

Better Life Partners·Auburn, Maine

$48,230 - $71,550/yr·Full Time·Hybrid·2-5 yrs·Posted 22 days ago
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About the role

Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions using evidence-based curricula to guide clients through addiction recovery. Collaborate with medical providers and community partners to manage care coordination and maintain detailed clinical progress notes.

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

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.

This is a remote position. Unless otherwise agreed upon all candidates must reside in-market.

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What you will do

  • Demonstrating and communicating the core values of Better Life Partners
  • Facilitating group therapy sessions for Better Life Partners clients
  • Familiarizing with and utilizing Better Life Partners evidence-based curriculum guides and training
  • Providing detailed feedback and maintaining clinical progress notes on clients
  • Counseling one-on-one with clients, 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 client 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 counselor/client boundaries
  • Managing group dynamics and problem behavior with strong, professional judgement and in a way that does not jeopardize group integrity
  • Maintaining compliance with federal, state and local regulations for licensing and billing purposes
  • Attending and engaging in regular training, company meetings, monthly counselor consultation, and supervision as necessary

You are a good fit if you have

  • 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

It will also be great if you have

  • Availability to work Saturdays
  • 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
  • Master's in a related field

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

\n $62,200 - $72,600 a year The actual compensation offered within the range, along with title and level, will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, level offered, business requirements, and performance expectations. \n

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we’re offering 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’re a recovery-friendly workplace that values family life, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Recovery-friendly Workplace
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Values

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$48,230 - $71,550/yr
Locations
Auburn, Maine; Augusta, Maine; Bangor, Maine; Portland, Maine; Biddeford, Maine
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Application
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Better Life Partners

At Better Life Partners, our mission is to provide whatever it takes to help people heal from addiction. Whenever, wherever. We deliver community-based and virtual medical and behavioral health care, providing our members with easy and fast access to treatment in the right place...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Behavioral-health roles in Maine often reflect steady demand from community programs, outpatient providers, and recovery-focused services. These positions are competitive because employers value lived experience, reliable transportation, and readiness to complete CIPSS training; this listing’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your driver’s license status and whether you can meet the certification timeline.

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