Licensed Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

About the Role

The Counselor assists patients in identifying, maximizing, and relating their strengths to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocational), and occupational goals. The role also supports patients in preparing for and maintaining a drug‑free existence, providing emotional and physical assistance with problematic issues, and ensuring compliance with program policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation or as part of the individual treatment plan.
• Provide mental health counseling when appropriate based on program needs and clinician qualifications.
• Deliver services according to required hours, which may vary depending on service demands.
• Conduct group counseling sessions as required.
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s operations and procedures.
• Collect social, educational, economic, and vocational information for assessment purposes.
• Implement or revise patient treatment plans in accordance with state regulations and BHG policy, and record progress reviews.
• Develop a formal treatment plan documenting patient goals within ten days of entry (or as required by state guidelines) and update it as needed.
• Maintain complete, comprehensive, and well‑organized patient records.
• Submit records for periodic review as requested by the supervisory team.
• Document all patient contacts; ensure that contacts provided by other team members are also documented in the patient’s chart.
• Make appropriate referrals through case‑management services and perform necessary follow‑up.
• Assist the Program Director in implementing new programs into patient treatment.
• Advise the Program Director of caseload management and scheduling problems.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings, leading discussions when appropriate and reviewing individual patient caseloads.
• Provide in‑service training to counselors and other treatment‑center staff as needed.
• Maintain a basic understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction; stay current on treatment trends, especially Opioid Maintenance Treatment.
• Provide intake/readmission services and several weeks of supportive follow‑up counseling for new patients until they are assigned a primary counselor.
• Monitor and document follow‑up calls/contact to all discharging patients for at least 30 days.
• Provide crisis intervention/support services to patients whose primary counselor is unavailable.
• Prepare inter‑agency reports/documentation for third‑party reimbursement, criminal‑justice proceedings, supplemental income assessments, emergency services, and other specialized treatment needs.
• Coordinate care with community providers as needed.
• Meet BHG attendance standards and be present and ready for work at the beginning of the established schedule.
• Perform OBOT (Opioid‑Based Treatment) services as required.
• Report any work‑related injury, illness, hazards, or security issues immediately to a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisory team.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Comply with all accrediting agency standards.
• Participate in community and public‑relations activities as assigned (Marketing and Outreach).
• Achieve assigned specific goals, objectives, and metrics (Professional Development).
• Mentor and train counseling team members on best practices and engagement skills.
• Demonstrate the belief that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing.
• Show hope, respect, and caring in all interactions with patients and team members.
• Establish and maintain positive workplace relationships.
• Work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Make decisions and use good judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Deal appropriately with others in stressful or undesirable situations.
• Participate in and provide in‑service training required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training programs as directed.
• Schedule and attend regular in‑service training.

Minimum Requirements

• Compliance with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in a related field (may be required for expanded duties).
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• If not fully licensed, the candidate must be enrolled in, or willing to begin, a formal course of study or track toward licensure at the date of hire.

Skills and Abilities

• High integrity and sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Efficient, self‑starter attitude.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Quick reaction and effective decision‑making.
• Basic computer/word‑processing skills and proficiency with typical office equipment (calculator, fax, copier, computer, telephone).
• Sufficient knowledge of human behavior to support rehabilitation of drug‑dependent patients.
• Knowledge of the substance‑abuse population, treatment planning, and human social services.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes; vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screens, and forms. The role involves prolonged sitting, bending, stooping, or stretching, variable workload with periodic high stress, and standard medical‑office conditions. Interactions may include patients who are ill, have infectious diseases, mental‑health diagnoses, or are involved in the criminal‑justice system. Keyboarding for long periods is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

Hybrid pay starting at a minimum of $35 /hr plus bonus. Pay rate is competitive and varies based on licensure and experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with early‑in/early‑out hours; no night shifts and no Sundays.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal‑need days.
• Flexible work hours with early‑in/early‑out options.
• Three benefits programs to choose from, including health, life,