Licensed Counselor (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) - $2,000 Hiring Incentive

BHG Careers • Reno, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Counselor at Behavioral Health Group (BHG), you will assist patients in identifying and leveraging their strengths to achieve social, educational, and occupational goals. You will help patients prepare for and adjust to a drug-free life, providing emotional and physical support through various challenges. The position reports to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director. You will follow schedules, program policies, and regulatory requirements, and perform duties within the scope of your license or certification.

The schedule is 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the role is on-site. The posting advertises a $2,000 hiring incentive/sign-on bonus. Experience in behavioral health is preferred but not required. Applicants should have a human-service-related master's or bachelor's degree and current counseling credentials, as required by their state.

Requirements

• A human-service-related master's or bachelor's degree and current counseling credentials, as required by the state.
• Comply with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.
• Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment when handling confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to deal appropriately with patients and team members in stressful or undesirable situations and seek supervisory direction when necessary.
• Ability to react quickly and make effective decisions.
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to support the rehabilitation of drug-dependent patients.
• Knowledge of the substance-abuse population, treatment planning, and human social services.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 conduct necessary follow-ups.
• Assist with 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 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.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary match.
• Competitive pay.
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee discounts on services and entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.
• $2,000 hiring incentive/sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time