Therapist I or II
BrightView · Chillicothe, OH · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join our dynamic team as a Therapist I where your passion for helping individuals on their journey to recovery will find purpose. As a Therapist I, you will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy to those seeking support for substance abuse. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact, thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, and are committed to the highest standards of care, we invite you to contribute to our mission of fostering positive change in the lives of those affected by addiction. Take the next step in your career and be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming lives and creating a path to lasting recovery.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on the needs of the clinic’s patient population and caseload, aligned with scientific best-practice guidelines.
- Demonstrate competency for individual counseling, offering occasional individual counselor sessions as appropriate.
- Assist with treatment planning and reviewing progress towards treatment plan goals.
- Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
- Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record.
- Ensure adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.
- Attend required meetings including on-site staff meetings, supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, individual and group supervision, and quarterly in-service.
- Provide occasional training/onboarding support for new hire Counselor I.
- Provide training, onboarding, and mentorship support for new hire counselors within the site or adjacent clinics.
Requirements
- Minimum 1+ year experience as Counselor I or other relevant experience (preferred 2+ years’ experience in relevant field).
- Master’s degree (consistent with state-level regulation and requirements).
- Active clinical licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements (minimum dependent licensure).
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of patients.
- Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients.
- Natural problem solver, looks for solutions to best meet patient needs with a sense of urgency.
- 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 culture of compliance – operates with high degree of integrity and compliance to work