BHG Kansas City
Substance Abuse Counselor
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Mid-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
We’re looking for a compassionate and driven Counselor who is dedicated to patient-centered care and recovery. With BHG, you’ll play a critical role in serving patients throughout their recovery journey by conducting counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, and making meaningful connections with patients. If you want to make an impact on the lives of many, join us in our mission to break patients free of addiction and rebuild hope.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Patient Counseling & Care: Build trusting relationships by providing individual and group counseling for individuals recovering from substance use disorders; guide new and returning patients through the intake and orientation process.
- Care Coordination & Referrals: Connect patients with essential community resources; follow up on referrals and perform necessary care coordination.
- Treatment Planning & Documentation: Develop, update, and maintain individualized treatment plans and accurate patient records; collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational needs to guide care.
- Crisis Support & Environment: Respond to crisis situations with compassion while completing required documentation; foster an inclusive environment where every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Regulatory Compliance: Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
What BHG Can Offer You:
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible and predictable schedules with early in/early out hours (5:00am - 1:30pm). No nights, no Sundays, generous paid time off, and holidays off.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance, disability protection, and a competitive discretionary 401(k) match.
- Recognition and Rewards: Competitive compensation, quarterly bonus potential, and incentives for certifications or licenses.
- Employee Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), self-care and wellness services, and exclusive discounts.
- Grow With Us: Role-based training programs, clinical supervision hours, certification support, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement pathways.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
- Active state licensure/certification (tLAC, LAC, PLPC, LPC, LMAC, LMSW, or state equivalent).
- Compliance with state-level regulatory requirements for counseling.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in behavioral health or addiction treatment.
- Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning, and human social services.
- Demonstrated understanding of human behavior to support patient rehabilitation.
- Strong decision-making skills and proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
- Ability to manage stressful situations effectively and collaborate with supervisors and multidisciplinary teams.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Fast-paced clinical environment with periods of increased activity.
- Exposure to patients with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, infectious diseases, and criminal justice involvement.
- Prolonged standing, bending, and stooping (alternating between sitting and standing throughout the workday).
- Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (use of appropriate PPE required).
- Frequent keyboarding and computer use.