Counselor

BHG Careers • Berea, KY

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and a leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. With more than 110 locations in 22 states and over 1,900 employees, BHG serves more than 42,000 patients. The Counselor helps patients identify and use their strengths to pursue social, educational, and occupational goals, and supports them in preparing for and adjusting to a drug-free life. The role provides emotional and physical support through patient challenges and reports to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director. Work must comply with schedules, program policies, regulatory requirements, and the scope of the employee’s license or certification.

The position includes individual and group substance abuse counseling, patient intake and orientation, assessment and treatment planning, referrals and follow-up, crisis intervention, care coordination, documentation, and support for program and staff development. Counselors also participate in required training, meetings, conferences, and community relations activities.

BHG describes its workplace as committed to diversity and an inclusive working and learning environment. It offers 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; three benefits program options; tuition reimbursement; a competitive 401(k) match; competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, certification or licensure incentives, employee discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, and a self-care series.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services field.
• Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to deal appropriately with patients and team members in stressful or undesirable situations and seek direction from supervisors when necessary.
• Ability to react quickly and make effective decisions.
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug-dependent patients.
• Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning, and human social services to work toward rehabilitation of the patient community.
• Compliance with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health is preferred but not required.

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 patients’ social, educational, economic, and vocational information.
• Develop and revise patient treatment plans and maintain comprehensive records.
• Make appropriate referrals and perform necessary follow-ups.
• Assist in implementing new programs and advise on caseload management.
• Provide in-service training to staff and maintain a basic understanding of addiction.
• Conduct intake and 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 work-related issues immediately.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements and 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisory team.

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.
• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Exclusive discounts on services and entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time