Substance Use Counselor

Substance Use Counselor – Join Our Mission to Transform Lives

Tessa’s House is a 16-bed residential treatment center dedicated to helping women heal from substance use challenges. Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and structured environment, giving our residents the tools they need for lasting recovery.

We believe that true recovery goes beyond abstinence—it requires transformation,

empowerment, and a strong clinical and peer support system. That’s why we integrate evidence-based therapies with holistic healing approaches such as mindfulness, yoga, creative arts, and plans to expand into equine and nature-based therapy.

Your Role as a Substance Use Counselor

As a Substance Use Counselor, you will play a key role in guiding women through the early stages of recovery. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will provide trauma- informed therapy, relapse prevention strategies, and individualized treatment planning to support long-term healing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Counseling – Deliver individual, group, and family treatment using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) and other evidence-based treatment approaches.

• Comprehensive Assessment & Treatment Planning – Conduct clinical assessments and develop personalized treatment plans addressing addiction, mental health, and social determinants of health.

• Trauma-Informed & Holistic Care – Utilize trauma-informed approaches, mindfulness practices, and life skills development to foster resilience and self-sufficiency.

• Crisis Intervention – Provide clinical support and crisis intervention as needed.
• Family & Peer Support Engagement – Facilitate family therapy sessions and connect residents to community-based support networks, including peer recovery programs.

• Continuum of Care Coordination – Collaborate with medical staff, case managers, and peer specialists to ensure a seamless transition to outpatient care, sober living, and long-term recovery programs.

• Documentation & Compliance – Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to all state and federal documentation standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Licensed Clinicians: LADC or CADC required.

• Experience in Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders: Prior experience working

with women in early recovery preferred.

• Expertise in Trauma-Informed Care: Strong understanding of trauma, relapse

prevention, and treatment planning.

• Commitment to Clinical Excellence & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a

multidisciplinary team environment.

• Passion for Recovery-Oriented Care: Dedication to empowering clients through

evidence-based and holistic interventions.

Why Join Tessa’s House?

• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to changing lives.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and development.

• Innovative, Evidence-Based Treatment: Work in a dynamic clinical setting that

integrates therapy with holistic recovery support.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

o Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

o 401(k)

o Health, dental, and vision insurance

o Weekly pay periods

o Paid time off

o Flexible scheduling

o Professional development assistance

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated clinician passionate about supporting women in recovery, we invite you to apply! Please send your resume and cover letter to mdahmlarsen@icloud.com or apply via really. Tessa’s House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, ME 04574 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, ME 04574: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000