Eliot Community Human Services

Substance Abuse Counselor - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services  •  $50k - $59k/yr  •  Danvers, MA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

  • Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
  • Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
  • Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
  • Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a strong, experienced and licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) division. Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) provides clinically focused evidenced based interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are person centered and are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in either residential or community based settings.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and leading dual diagnosis groups, and be skilled in motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies, twelve-step programs, and working within detoxification settings.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct support to individuals with substance use providing side by side interventions as needed.
  • Promote recovery through individual intervention and support groups
  • Assist clients and other team members with identifying and obtaining community support for sustained recovery and support.
  • Participate in assessments and treatment planning for clients.
  • Provide comprehensive recovery based care and clinical interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications:

  • Requires license (see below):
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I (LADC I)
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (LADC II)
  • CADC I or II (Certified Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor)
  • At least 2 years of experience working with adults with substance use disorders
  • Valid Massachusetts drivers license

Schedule:

  • Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Annual Salary
$49,680$58,680 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.

Eliot Community Human Services

About Eliot Community Human Services

For over 70 years, Eliot has been providing hope, healing and opportunity to Massachusetts' children, youth, families, and adults. Eliot's health and human services programming is evidence-based and measurement-driven, positively impacting the lives of 60,000 families and individuals throughout the Commonwealth. Using a person-centered, community-oriented approach, Eliot partners directly with the populations it serves. Integrated program design applies expertise across the agency to provide the highest standard of quality care to clients, their families, and the community, ensuring there is no wrong door to accessing imperative services.

Our Services

With more than 2,500 employees, Eliot provides a comprehensive and diverse spectrum of community based services for individuals and families of all ages in the areas of mental and behavioral health, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury, childhood early intervention, care and counseling coordination, and youth and family programming. Eliot applies a proprietary transdiagnostic model and collaborative framework to produce expedient, effective and lasting outcomes for clients.

Employees of Eliot receive generous benefits, including:

-401K with Employer Match

-75% Healthcare Premiums Paid

-Dental and Vision Offered

-Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

-Up to 4 weeks vacation per year

-$3000 Tuition Reimbursement

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lexington, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
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