Counselor - Master's Level

BHG Careers • Paris, TN

5d

About The Position

The Counselor provides support to patients as they identify their strengths and pursue social, educational, and vocational goals. The role helps patients prepare for and maintain a drug-free lifestyle through emotional and practical support. Counselors provide patient services, follow schedules and program policies, and comply with applicable regulatory standards, working within the scope of their license or certification. The position reports to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director.

The Counselor provides individual and group counseling, conducts orientations and assessments, develops treatment plans, and maintains complete and timely patient records. The role includes case management and referrals, treatment-team participation, crisis intervention, care coordination with community providers, intake and readmission services, follow-up counseling, and OBOT services as required. The Counselor may also support program implementation, attend training and conferences, contribute to community outreach, and maintain knowledge of addiction, recovery, and opioid treatment trends.

The Counselor is expected to foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment; exercise professionalism, sound judgment, and confidentiality; manage multiple tasks and make effective decisions; mentor and train colleagues in counseling best practices; and pursue ongoing professional development. The position must comply with federal, state, local, and accrediting-body requirements, including applicable certification, licensure, and degree regulations.

Requirements

• Must hold one of the following credentials: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LADAC I (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor I), LADAC II (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor II), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker).
• If not fully licensed, must be enrolled in or willing to begin a formal course of study toward licensure at the date of hire.
• Must comply with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.
• Demonstrate high integrity, reliability, and efficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs and office equipment.
• Knowledge of human behavior, substance use disorders, and treatment planning.
• Ability to support the rehabilitation and recovery of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions as required by state regulations and treatment plans.
• Conduct patient orientations and collect social, educational, economic, and vocational information for assessments.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans within required timelines.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records, documenting patient contacts and team-member services.
• Make appropriate referrals and follow up through case management.
• Participate in treatment-team meetings and provide input on patient progress.
• Deliver crisis intervention and supportive counseling as needed.
• Coordinate care with community providers and prepare inter-agency reports as required.
• Support new program implementation as directed by the Program Director.
• Provide intake and readmission services and follow-up counseling for new patients.
• Perform OBOT (Office-Based Opioid Treatment) services as required.
• Attend and contribute to staff trainings, in-services, and conferences.
• Participate in community outreach and public-relations activities when assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of addiction, recovery, and opioid-treatment trends.
• Comply with federal, state, local, and accrediting-body regulations.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for patients and team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Work independently, manage multiple tasks under pressure, and make effective decisions.
• Mentor and train colleagues in counseling best practices.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal-needs time.
• Flexible schedules with early-in/early-out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.
• Role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Choice of three benefits programs, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401K plan with discretionary match.
• Competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee discounts on services and entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time