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Job description
Substance Abuse Counselor (LADC) - White River Junction, VT
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: White River, VT
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | No on-calls | No Weekends
Setting: MAT Addiction Clinic
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor/ Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor to support individuals on their recovery journey in an outpatient addiction treatment setting. The ideal candidate will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and assist patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide individual and group counseling for substance use and co-occurring disorders
• Patient volume: 5-10 patients per day
• Develop personalized treatment plans and recovery goals
• Teach coping skills, relapse prevention, and recovery strategies
• Facilitate group therapy sessions, including substance-specific and co-occurring disorder groups
• Coordinate referrals, discharge planning, and aftercare services
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within required timelines
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities
Qualifications Required
• Master's degree in a Human Services-related field from an accredited institution
• Active Vermont Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) license required
• Active Vermont Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license required
• Experience working with addiction and behavioral health populations preferred
• Knowledge of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, or similar therapeutic modalities
• EMR experience preferred
Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Supportive team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for continuing education and career growth
For more details, you can reach Marcello or email at
Worksite address
white river junction, VT, 05801, US
Who can apply
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