BHG XXVIII LLC
Counselor - $1,000 Hiring Incentive
Benefits
Job Description
Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and the leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. We are dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders. With over 110 locations in 22 states, our team of more than 1,900 employees serves over 42,000 patients.
As a Counselor at BHG, you will assist patients in identifying and leveraging their strengths to achieve social, educational, and occupational goals. You will help patients prepare for and adjust to a drug-free life, providing emotional and physical support for various challenges. Reporting to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director, you will ensure adherence to schedules, program policies, and all regulatory requirements, performing duties within the scope of your license or certification.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Patient Counseling & Care: Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse individual and group counseling sessions; orient patients to treatment program operations and procedures; provide crisis intervention and supportive follow-up counseling.
- Treatment Planning & Assessment: Conduct intake/readmission services; collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information; develop and revise patient treatment plans while maintaining comprehensive records.
- Care Coordination: Make appropriate referrals and perform necessary follow-ups; coordinate care with community providers as needed; perform Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) services.
- Program & Team Support: Assist in implementing new programs and advise on caseload management; provide in-service training to staff; participate in community and public relations activities; report any work-related issues immediately.
- Compliance & Professional Development: Comply with all federal, state, local regulatory, and accrediting agency requirements; attend conferences, meetings, and regular in-service training; demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in human services or a related field.
- Active CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or LCDP (Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional) certification/license required.
- Compliance with all federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.
Preferred Qualifications & Characteristics:
- Experience in behavioral health is preferred, though not strictly required.
- Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug-dependent patients.
- Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning, and the field of human social services.
- Ability to make effective decisions, react quickly, and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
- Ability to deal appropriately with patients and team members in stressful or undesirable situations, seeking direction from supervisors when necessary.