IOP Counselor

BHG Careers•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

Behavioral Health Group (BHG), a national network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers, provides addiction care through Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), and Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT). The IOP Counselor serves as a primary representative of the IOP program and provides admissions, counseling, case management, crisis support, and patient documentation in accordance with clinical, regulatory, billing, and authorization standards. The counselor works with clinical teams, case managers, support staff, referral partners, community organizations, healthcare providers, and leadership to support program operations, patient engagement, and program growth. The role includes delivering evidence-based curriculum and individual counseling, supporting patients through intake and transitions, and helping them identify and seek care for underlying health conditions. The counselor is expected to communicate hope, respect, and compassion; uphold confidentiality and professionalism; and contribute to an inclusive workplace. Pay is $35.00–$44.00 per hour plus a bonus structure. Supervision may be provided at no cost upon approval.

Requirements

Hold one of the listed 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, be enrolled in or willing to begin a formal course of study toward licensure at the date of hire.
Demonstrate high integrity, efficiency, and self-motivation.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Be able to manage multiple tasks under pressure and respond quickly in challenging or crisis situations.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion with confidential matters.
Have knowledge of substance use disorders, treatment planning, and social services.
Demonstrate ability to support the rehabilitation of drug-dependent patients.
Speak and hear effectively in person and by phone, and have adequate vision to read documents and computer screens.
Be able to perform prolonged sitting, occasional bending, stooping, and stretching, and prolonged computer and keyboard work.
Work in a variable workload that may include periods of high stress and exposure to patients with mental health conditions, infectious diseases, or criminal justice involvement.

Nice To Haves

Outreach experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent the IOP program’s mission and values internally and externally.
Collaborate with clinical teams, case managers, and support staff to support smooth program operations.
Engage referral partners, community organizations, and healthcare providers to build awareness of the program.
Support new processes, program design, and implementation, and provide leadership with input on program visibility and effectiveness.
Conduct admissions using ASAM criteria for ASAM Level 2.1 and review admission and periodic assessments to confirm eligibility.
Meet with prospective patients, explain program requirements, and use motivational strategies to encourage engagement.
Develop clinical documentation, including assessments and treatment plans, with leadership to meet regulatory, billing, and prior authorization standards.
Communicate patient attendance information to billing and revenue cycle management teams.
Provide evidence-based counseling, targeted case management, and crisis support.
Deliver program curriculum, including the Matrix Model, Seeking Safety, and CBT, for at least three hours per day, four days per week.
Conduct supportive individual counseling sessions and develop tailored interventions to address patient needs.
Promote patient engagement through outreach and collaboration with care teams.
Assist patients in identifying and seeking treatment for underlying health conditions.
Provide program orientation, intake, readmission support, and transitional counseling until assignment to a primary counselor.
Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant patient documentation and protect confidentiality.
Comply with applicable federal, state, local, organizational, and accrediting requirements.
Participate in public relations and community outreach to strengthen referral pipelines.
Achieve assigned annual goals and objectives; demonstrate hope, respect, and compassion in interactions with patients and colleagues.
Foster positive workplace relationships, collaborate effectively, and exercise sound judgment with confidential or sensitive matters.
Participate in required in-service training and provide in-service training as needed.
Attend conferences, meetings, and other professional development opportunities.
Perform additional 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.
401(k) plan with discretionary match.
Quarterly bonuses and incentives for certifications or licenses.
Discounts on services and entertainment.
Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.
No-cost supervision upon approval.