Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist
BrightView · Chesapeake, VA · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Counselor to join our treatment team, providing compassionate support to individuals on their recovery journey. The role involves dynamic counseling, addiction therapy expertise, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality care that shapes the future of our therapeutic programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments in line with clinic needs and best‑practice guidelines.
- Provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques.
- Assist with treatment planning and monitor 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.
- 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.
- Active entry‑level clinical certification or licensure meeting 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 within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Adaptable and agile in a dynamic work setting.
- Technologically capable; comfortable using multiple systems for communication and documentation.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) preferred.
- Commitment to BrightView’s culture of compliance and high integrity.
- Prior experience with harm reduction is a plus.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – 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 of service in a related field.
- Competitive compensation.