Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist
BrightView · Norfolk, VA · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
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 join our treatment team, contribute to dynamic counseling environments, and help shape the future of our therapeutic programs.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic needs and best‑practice guidelines.
- Provide crisis and de‑escalation techniques.
- Assist with treatment planning and review progress toward treatment plan goals.
- Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team and attend required staff and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Document all treatment data promptly and comprehensively in the electronic patient health record.
- Maintain adherence to regulatory and company compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Required: 1+ year of experience in a relevant field; Preferred: 2+ years of experience.
- Required: Education consistent with state‑level regulation and requirements; Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
- Required: Active entry‑level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state‑level regulatory requirements (e.g., CSAC‑S).
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly empathetic and compassionate to support patients’ recovery journeys.
- Team‑player able to collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment.
- Technologically capable; comfortable operating multiple communication and documentation systems; familiarity with MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word) preferred.
- Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance and operates with high integrity.
- Prior experience with harm reduction is a plus.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (immediately vested).
- 401(k) program with employer match.
- Company‑sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and accident insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement after one year in a related field.