Counselor I

About the role

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.

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.
• Review progress towards 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 necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients.
• 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
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Qualifications

• Required: 1+ year of experience in a relevant field; Preferred: 2+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree.
• Required: Active entry-level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• 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.