West Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center·Lebanon, New Hampshire
The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group counseling to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and managing patient care through documentation and crisis intervention.
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications: Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university. Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities. Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques. Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards). Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists. Licenses/Certifications: LADC or LCHMC preferred, not required We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #LI-CTC #LI-BB1 AHCTC
An associate's degree is required, though a bachelor's or master's in social or health services is preferred. Candidates should have experience in addiction recovery, familiarity with MAT, and knowledge of evidence-based practices like CBT and MI.
Market context
Substance use counselors in New Hampshire are often sought in treatment, recovery, and community behavioral health settings, where employers value experience with addiction recovery, MAT, and evidence-based approaches like CBT. These roles can be competitive because candidates need both the right education and practical client-facing experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight recovery work, MAT familiarity, and counseling methods.
RN Dispensing Nurse
RN Dispensing Nurse
NP or PA - Addiction Medicine