What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Clinician position at Tessa's House / Tessa Lee Libby Treatment Center?
About Tessa’s House
Tessa’s House provides residential substance use treatment services. We support adult women in building sustainable recovery through compassionate, ethical, and evidence-informed care.
Position Summary
The Substance Use Counselor provides clinical services in a residential setting, including assessments, individual/family/group counseling, treatment planning, documentation, and coordination of care. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary team to support client stabilization, treatment progress, and successful discharge planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments upon admission
- Plan and provide individual and group counseling
- Expected to provide 20-25 hours a week of direct services
- Maintain a clinical caseload and support clients through their recovery process
- Develop, implement, and integrate treatment plans under clinical supervision
- Assess, evaluate, and communicate client progress toward treatment goals
- Participate in admissions and discharge processes, including transition planning
- Coordinate with clients, families, care teams, and community agencies to support continuity of care
- Provide clinical support and collaboration with other team members as needed
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, trainings, and supervision as scheduled
- Monitor and document services and progress in compliance with licensing and reimbursement requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with program needs
Required Qualifications
- Licensure/Certification required: LADC, CADC, LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT (Maine)
- Master’s degree preferred in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field will accept others with appropriate licensing
- Minimum 1 year clinical experience in substance use treatment
- Minimum 60 hours of alcohol and drug education within the last 5 years
- Strong computer skills and clinical documentation competency
- Knowledge of human behavior, behavioral health assessment/treatment, and counseling theory/techniques
- Knowledge of group dynamics and facilitation
- Familiarity with community resources for clients and families
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated professionalism, ethics, initiative, and a non-judgmental approach
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff
- Willingness to complete ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure
- Ability to maintain emergency accessibility and work evenings/weekends as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to speak clearly, document effectively, and use computers proficiently
- Regular use of hands/arms; may include reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, standing, and sitting
Additional Requirements
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks per state regulations
- Ability to travel to satellite facilities if required
- This position is contingent on licensing from the State of Maine
- Tessa’s House is committed to a drug-free workplaceBenefits
- Competitive pay
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Clinical supervision and training opportunities
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000