Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC I)

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC I)

Location: ACCS Programs

Hours: 40 per week

Licensure: LADC I Required

Who We Are: BAMSI has been "bringing people and services together" since 1975. We are a trusted organization dedicated to empowering individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders to achieve stability, wellness, and recovery within our community-based ACCS programs.

Why This Role is Critical: As a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC I), you are the clinical expert who provides the specialized substance use intervention that is fundamental to integrated, holistic recovery. Your expertise directly shapes treatment plans, guides our teams, and provides the evidence-based support that transforms lives.

Why You'll Thrive at BAMSI:

• Be the Clinical Expert: Serve as the lead substance use specialist on an integrated team, utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and SBIRT to meet individuals where they are in their recovery journey.
• Mentor & Lead: Provide clinical modeling and supervision to direct care staff, elevating the quality of support for everyone we serve.
• Integrated Care Model: Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary ACCS team to ensure seamless coordination between behavioral health, medical, and recovery services.
• Impact-Driven Work: Use your LADC I credential to its fullest potential, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention that makes a tangible difference.

What You'll Do: Provide direct, specialized clinical intervention and leadership as the substance use expert within our ACCS programs.

• Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments and develop/implement individualized treatment plans using recovery-oriented and evidence-based practices.
• Provide clinical supervision, modeling, and training to direct care staff on substance use interventions and risk/safety plans.
• Serve as a rotating on-call clinician, providing crisis intervention and support.
• Coordinate care with all external providers and Care Coordination Entities to ensure integrated treatment.
• Ensure compliance with all DMH, licensing, and accreditation standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: A full-time, exempt position with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training, CEUs, and career advancement within a growing organization.
• Robust Support: Work within a structured, team-based environment with the resources and collaboration needed to practice effectively.
• Meaningful Mission: The profound satisfaction of applying your specialized expertise to support lasting recovery and improved quality of life.

What You Bring (Requirements):

• Critical Credential: Current, valid Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I (LADC I) credential in Massachusetts is required. (Note: Under DMH's Pathways to Licensure, a CADC or LADC II may be substituted but cannot function as an LPHA.)
• Experience: Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Skills: Proficiency in evidence-based practices (MI, Harm Reduction, SBIRT), strong clinical documentation, and effective team collaboration.
• Logistics: Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to provide on-call coverage.

Bonus: Lived experience and/or fluency in languages prevalent in Southeastern MA (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese) are highly valued.