Substance Abuse Counselor - $2,000 Hiring Incentive

BHG Careers•Boise, ID

About The Position

BHG is seeking a compassionate, driven Substance Abuse Counselor dedicated to patient-centered care and recovery. The counselor supports patients throughout recovery by conducting individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, and building meaningful connections. The role includes welcoming patients through intake and orientation, connecting them with community resources, maintaining accurate records, and responding to crisis situations. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in a fast-paced clinical environment. Pay is $28.00–$33.00, with a bonus structure and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. BHG describes itself as a network of more than 110 treatment locations in 24 states, with over 1,900 employees serving more than 42,000 patients.

Requirements

Meet state-level requirements.
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Hold one of the listed credentials: CADC, SUDA, LPC, ICADC, LMSW, or LAMFT.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to people recovering from drug and alcohol disorders.
Build trusting relationships with patients and foster an inclusive environment characterized by dignity, respect, and compassion.
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 patient follow-ups.
Develop, update, and maintain individualized treatment plans and accurate patient records.
Collect and assess information about patients’ social, educational, economic, and vocational needs to inform care.
Respond compassionately to crisis situations and complete required documentation.
Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.