Behavioral Health Counselor
Forest, VA, 24551, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- behavioral health counselor
- mental health counseling
- addiction therapy
The Behavioral Health Counselor provides clinical care including group therapy and crisis intervention, assists in treatment planning and monitors patient progress, and coordinates care within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining compliance and documentation standards. The role requires strong communication skills, empathy, experience in addiction therapy, and relevant licensure. Benefits include paid time off, 401k matching, training opportunities, and comprehensive health coverage.
Are you a dedicated and experienced Counselor with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards recovery? We're looking for a proactive and compassionate Counselor to contribute to our treatment team. If you excel in a dynamic counseling environment, possess a profound understanding of addiction therapy, and are committed to delivering quality care, your role will be crucial in shaping the future of our therapeutic programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking recovery. Apply now and become a key contributor to our mission of supporting individuals on their path to wellness!
Responsibilities
- CLINICAL CARE:
- Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic needs and best-practice guidelines.
- Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques.
- TREATMENT PLANNING AND PROGRESS MONITORING:
- Assist with treatment planning.
- Review progress towards treatment plan goals.
- COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION:
- Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
- Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE:
- Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record.
- Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients.
- Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
- Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
- Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes. Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc) preferred
- Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and
- Prior experience with harm reduction a plus
Qualifications
- EXPERIENCE
- Required: 1+ year of experience in a relevant field
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience in a relevant field
- EDUCATION:
- Required: Consistent with state-level regulation and requirements
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- REQUIRED: Active entry-level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements at minimum e.g. CSAC-S
BRIGHTVIEW HEALTH BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
- Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
- Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.
Ready to shape our future by bringing in top talent? Apply now and be a key player in our success!
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