Counselor (Hybrid)

BHG Careers•Staunton, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

BHG is seeking a compassionate and driven Counselor dedicated to patient-centered care and recovery. The Counselor supports patients throughout their recovery journey by conducting counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, and building meaningful connections. The position provides individual and group counseling to people recovering from drug and alcohol disorders, supports patient intake and orientation, connects patients with community resources, and maintains treatment plans and records. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a rotating Saturday shift. Pay is $22–$25 per hour, plus a bonus structure. The work takes place in a fast-paced clinical environment. BHG describes itself as a network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and a provider of opioid addiction treatment services, with over 110 locations in 24 states, more than 1,900 employees, and over 42,000 patients served.

Requirements

Meet state-level requirements.
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Hold one of the following credentials or statuses: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LSATP, CSAC-S, CSAC, Resident in Counseling, or Supervisee in Social Work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health.
Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
Ability to deal appropriately with patients and team members in stressful or otherwise undesirable situations and seek direction from supervisors when necessary.
Sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to demonstrate potential for rehabilitating drug-dependent patients.
Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning, and human social services to support rehabilitation of the patient community.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling for people recovering from drug and alcohol disorders.
Build trusting relationships with patients.
Guide new and returning patients through intake and orientation.
Connect patients with community resources and help them access support.
Follow up on referrals and perform necessary follow-ups.
Foster an inclusive environment in which every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
Develop, update, and maintain individualized treatment plans and accurate patient records.
Collect and assess information about patients’ social, educational, economic, and vocational needs to support care.
Respond compassionately to crisis situations and complete required documentation.