Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist
BrightView · Portsmouth, VA · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Are you a dedicated and experienced Counselor with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards recovery? Join BrightView Health’s treatment team to provide compassionate, high‑quality care, shape therapeutic programs, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking wellness.
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.
- Attend required meetings, including on‑site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record.
- Follow adherence to all regulatory and company compliance requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively 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 systems for communication and documentation.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) – preferred.
- Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance and operates with a high degree of integrity.
- Prior experience with harm reduction – a plus.
Experience and Education
- Required: 1+ year of experience in a relevant field.
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience in a relevant field.
- Required: Education consistent with state‑level regulation and requirements.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
Licenses and Certifications
- Active entry‑level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state‑level regulatory requirements (e.g., CSAC‑S) at minimum.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – immediately vested.
- 401(k) program with employer match.
- Company‑sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
- Full comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and accident insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year in a related field.
- Competitive compensation.