Substance Abuse Counselor

About the role

Counselor at Behavioral Health Group (BHG) seeks candidates with a Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a Bachelor's Degree with a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) credential. The position offers a hybrid schedule from Monday to Friday, with early morning availability.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate 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.

Requirements

• As per the requirements for your state, individuals with human service related (Masters or Bachelors) degrees and current counseling credentials should apply.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required.
• The ideal candidate will 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.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with PLPC, LMSW, LAC or bachelor's with CAC.
• Early morning set schedule (Mon - Friday).

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.
• React quickly and make effective decisions.
• 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

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs. Benefit from flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.

Investment in Your Growth: Prioritize your development with role-based training and advancement opportunities.

Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from three benefits programs, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance. Enjoy tuition reimbursement and 401K plan with discretionary match.

Recognition and Rewards: Experience competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.

Employee Perks: Access exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options, and benefit from our Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

Pay

$23.00 - $26.00 per Hour

Schedule

Hybrid Opportunity, Early Morning Set Schedule (Mon - Fri)

Why Join BHG?

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs. Benefit from flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.

Investment in Your Growth: Prioritize your development with role-based training and advancement opportunities.

Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from three benefits programs, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance. Enjoy tuition reimbursement and 401K plan with discretionary match.

Recognition and Rewards: Experience competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.

Employee Perks: Access exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options, and benefit from our Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.