Licensed IOP Counselor

BHG Careers • Brooklyn Park, MN

18h

About The Position

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Licensed IOP Counselor to support its Intensive Outpatient Program. The counselor serves as a primary representative of the program, collaborates with clinical and support teams, builds awareness with referral partners and community organizations, and contributes to program development and growth. The role provides admissions and assessments, evidence-based counseling, case management, crisis support, program curriculum, and transitional support for patients receiving addiction treatment. The counselor also maintains compliant clinical documentation, supports patient engagement, and follows applicable regulatory, accreditation, and confidentiality requirements.

The position includes community outreach and public-relations participation, professional development and training, and collaboration with leadership and billing teams. BHG describes a standard medical office environment, a variable workload that can include high-stress periods, and patient contact. The role offers hourly pay of $32.00–$38.00 plus a bonus structure.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following credentials: LPC, LADAC I, LADAC II, LCSW, or LMSW.
• If not fully licensed, be enrolled in or willing to begin a formal course of study toward licensure as of the hire date.
• Have knowledge of substance use disorders, treatment planning, and social services.
• Demonstrate the ability to support the rehabilitation of drug-dependent patients.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks under pressure, exercise sound judgment and discretion with confidential matters, and respond quickly in challenging or crisis situations.
• Demonstrate integrity, efficiency, self-motivation, professionalism, and compassion.

Nice To Haves

• Outreach experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the IOP program and its mission and values internally and externally.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, case managers, and support staff to support program operations.
• Engage referral partners, community organizations, and healthcare providers to build program awareness and support growth.
• Contribute to new program processes, design, implementation, and strategies for visibility and effectiveness.
• Conduct admissions using ASAM criteria for ASAM Level 2.1 and review admission and periodic assessments for program 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 with billing and revenue cycle management teams about patient attendance.
• Provide evidence-based counseling, targeted case management, and crisis support.
• Deliver program curriculum, including the Matrix Model, Seeking Safety, and CBT, at least three hours per day, four days per week.
• Conduct supportive individual counseling sessions and develop tailored interventions to meet patient needs.
• Support 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.
• Follow federal, state, local, organizational, and accrediting requirements.
• Participate in public relations and community outreach activities to strengthen referral pipelines.
• Achieve assigned annual goals and objectives and foster respectful, collaborative workplace relationships.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed