Addiction Recovery Counselor, Mental Health Services

Vinfen

. Screen, assess and reassess substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using SSI-SA and other assessments .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSomerville • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $58,917 - $67,441 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in addiction treatment principles and evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral interventions. Capable of developing and implementing treatment plans while providing leadership and training to staff in a trauma-informed and culturally competent manner.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Alcohol And Drug CounselorEvidence-Based Addiction TreatmentMotivational InterviewingCrisis Prevention And Response PlanningCo-Occurring Disorders Experience

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Hard Skills

Addiction AssessmentTreatment PlanningPsychoeducationRelapse PreventionHarm ReductionCognitive Behavioral InterventionsTrauma-Informed CareStrength-Based ApproachesCommunity-Based Mental Health ResourcesEngagement Strategies

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationConfidentialityJudgment

Tools & Technologies

SSI-SADocumentation StandardsPersonal Computer Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Alcohol And Drug CounselorCertified Alcohol And Drug Abuse CounselorCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP Certification

Industry Keywords

Substance UseAddiction TreatmentRecovery-Oriented ServicesCulturally Competent CareCommunity Tenure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Screen, assess and reassess substance use, addiction risk and addiction treatment needs using SSI-SA and other assessments
Develop formulations addressing substance use level, risks, current impact and readiness for change
Provide direct addiction interventions and supports to Persons Served in residential and outreach settings
Apply trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, person-centered, culturally competent and strength-based approaches
Deliver evidence-based addiction treatment including Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Harm Reduction, Relapse Prevention, SBIRT, Seeking Safety, WRAP and Cognitive Behavioral interventions
Develop Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans
Refer Persons Served and coordinate with Care Coordination entities for MAT, dual recovery groups, acute addiction treatment, peer support and psycho-educational services
Provide individual and group addiction-treatment psychoeducation
Participate as a member of intervention teams for assigned Persons Served
Train, supervise, mentor and model evidence-based addiction-treatment practices for GLE/SIE staff
Document Persons Served needs and services thoroughly
Promote engagement, safe housing, community tenure, self-sufficiency and successful service completion
Promote access to healthcare, employment and education services
Participate in the Addiction Recovery Counselor Community of Practice Workgroup
Receive regularly scheduled role-based clinical supervision
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC 1, LADC II, CADC I, or CADC II) in Massachusetts required
Clinical experience working with people with co-occurring disorders or addictions preferred
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport PS
Valid driver's license required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months
Must pass a driver's screening background check
CPR required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 90 days of hire
Extensive knowledge of addiction treatment principles, modalities, best practices and evidence-based practices
Knowledge of engagement strategies, risk management, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed services, emergency services, community-based mental health and healthcare resources
Ability to formulate treatment plans and train staff in substance misuse/addiction interventions
Ability to provide leadership, make independent judgments, and work professionally and confidentially
Knowledge of personal computer applications, equipment and documentation standards
Ability to perform physically active duties, lift at least 25 pounds, and assist Persons Served with daily living tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time hybrid work arrangement
Clinical supervision from Assistant Team Leader
Ongoing training, mentoring and modeling of evidence-based practices
Role-specific supervision, continuous professional role competency development, mentoring and learning
CPR certification required within first two weeks of hire
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire
MAP certification required within 90 days of hire
Use of a Vinfen van for required driving, or use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance