Behavioral Health Counselor

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 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.
  • Conduct individual counselor sessions as appropriate to competency level.
• 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.
  • Ensure timely care delivery, meeting performance standards, and ensuring a high-quality patient experience.
  • Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Carry and effectively manage a caseload of patients.

• 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.
  • Attend required meetings, including individual and group supervision, and quarterly in-service.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView's patients
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Natural problem solver, looks for solutions to best meet patient needs with a sense of urgency
• 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 compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA and 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Skills & Qualifications 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, bachelor's degree

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: Active clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements, at minimum e.g. CSAC-S, CSAC, Resident in Counseling, LCSW-S, LCSW, LPC

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.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• 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! #brightviewhealthjobs PandoLogic. Keywords: Mental Health Counselor, Location: Woodbridge, VA - 22195