Behavioral Health Counselor I - Adult Crisis Residential Program
About The Position
The Munson Adult Crisis Residential Program is a short-term, 24/7 residential treatment program for adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis, offering a safe, home-like alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Residents receive individualized, trauma-informed care—including clinical support, therapy groups, medication management, crisis planning, and skill-building—to stabilize symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and prepare for a successful transition back to the community. Staff are part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes recovery, resilience, and improved access to behavioral health services across Northern Michigan. The Munson Behavioral Health Counselor 1 is a member of the behavioral health team and works with patients who experience substance use and / or mental health disorders. The Behavioral Health Counselor 1 is responsible for supporting patients, coordinating patient care or wider behavioral health initiatives, and representing behavioral health throughout the hospital and wider community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- For outpatient behavioral health – requires either the CADC, CAADC, (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor or Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor) OR the ability to obtain the credential and meet all requirements within the 3 year time frame.
- BLS required - can be obtained within 60 days of hire
- Employees must be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
- Employees must receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
Responsibilities
- Supporting patients who experience substance use and / or mental health disorders.
- Coordinating patient care or wider behavioral health initiatives.
- Representing behavioral health throughout the hospital and wider community.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- in-person and online development
- access to our career hub
- Full benefits
- paid holidays
- generous PTO
- employee discounts
- free individual retirement counseling
- Free wellness platform for you and your family
- personalized support for personal or family challenges
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
