Counselor (OBOT)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Counsel patients in identifying and leveraging their strengths.
• Prepare and adjust patients to a drug-free life, offering emotional and physical support.
• Ensure adherence to schedules, program policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions and group sessions as required.
• Orient patients to treatment program operations and procedures.
• Collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information.
• Develop and revise patient treatment plans, maintaining comprehensive records.
• Make appropriate referrals and perform necessary follow-ups.
• Aid in implementing new programs and advise on caseload management.
• Provide in-service training to staff and hold a basic understanding of addiction.
• Conduct intake/readmission services and provide supportive follow-up counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention and inter-agency documentation.
• Cookordination care with community providers as needed.
• Participate in and provide in-service training required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training programs.
• Schedule and attend regular in-service training.
• Perform OBOT services and report any work-related issues immediately.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Adhere to accrediting agency standards.
• Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a Bachelors degree in the related Human Services field.
• Must have one of the following licensure: CADC, LCADC, LCADCA, LCSW, LPCC, MFT, LPA, CSW, LPCA, LMFT.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required.
• Must embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
• Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary.
• Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions.
• To demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug dependent patients.
• To have knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community.
• To comply with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Why Join BHG?

• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs; flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.
• Investment in Your Growth: Role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, life, vision, and dental insurance; tuition reimbursement and 401K plan with discretionary match.
• Recognition and Rewards: Competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee Perks: Exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options; Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

About the Role

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and the leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. We are dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders. With over 110 locations in 22 states, our team of more than 1,900 employees serves over 42,000 patients.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelors degree in the related Human Services field. Must have one of the following licensure: CADC, LCADC, LCADCA, LCSW, LPCC, MFT, LPA, CSW, LPCA, LMFT. Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required.

Skills

Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues. Ability to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary. Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug dependent patients. Have knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community. Comply with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs.
• Flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.
• Prioritize your development with role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, vision, and dental insurance; tuition reimbursement and 401K plan with discretionary match.
• Competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options.
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

Pay

$21.00-24.00 Per Hour

Schedule

Flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.