LADC II | $86K | Loan Repayment | No Call
Purple Cow Recruiting·Lowell, Massachusetts
Purple Cow Recruiting·Lowell, Massachusetts
Provide outpatient substance use counseling and behavioral health services for adults in an integrated community health setting. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, treatment planning, and collaborating with primary care and psychiatric providers.
Description LADC II | $86K | Loan Repayment | No Call Full Time | Outpatient Behavioral Health | Substance Use Counseling Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text: 272-230-3157 LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying?
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Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (LADC II) for Lowell Community Health Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.
POSITION OVERVIEW Provide outpatient substance use counseling and behavioral health services for adults within an integrated community health setting.
Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments, individual counseling, treatment planning, and ongoing care coordination.
Treat patients experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health conditions using evidence-based practices.
Collaborate closely with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, psychiatric providers, and case management teams.
Maintain a structured outpatient caseload of up to 28 patient visits per week with dedicated administrative time built into the schedule.
Complete timely documentation utilizing the organization's electronic medical record system.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Annual salary of $86,361.60.
Health insurance with low employee-cost options.
Dental and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to two times annual salary.
Up to four weeks Paid Time Off during the first year.
10 sick days.
2 personal days.
12 paid holidays. $1,000 Continuing Medical Education allowance.
403(b) retirement plan.
License and certification reimbursement.
Mortgage assistance program up to $5,000.
Student loan repayment eligibility up to $50,000.
WHY CLINICIANS ARE APPLYING Monday-Friday schedule with one evening clinic each week.
No call responsibilities.
Structured outpatient environment.
Integrated behavioral health model.
Mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center.
Excellent work-life balance with strong interdisciplinary support.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Active Massachusetts Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (LADC II) license. Experience providing outpatient substance use disorder counseling. Knowledge of co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders. Ability to complete assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation. Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
