Substance Abuse Counselor

BHG Careers • Knoxville, TN

17d

About The Position

BHG is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from drug and alcohol disorders. The counselor conducts individual and group counseling, develops and maintains treatment plans and patient records, helps patients through intake and orientation, connects them with community resources, and supports them throughout recovery. The role also includes responding to crisis situations and complying with applicable regulatory requirements.

The position is based in a fast-paced clinical environment and involves working with patients who may have substance use disorders, mental health conditions, infectious diseases, or criminal justice involvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., plus rotating Saturdays from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Pay is $30.00 per hour, with a quarterly incentive program.

BHG describes itself as a network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and a provider of opioid addiction treatment services, with more than 110 locations in 24 states, over 1,900 employees, and more than 42,000 patients served.

Requirements

• Meet state-level requirements.
• Hold a master’s degree or higher.
• Hold one of the following 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise sound 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.
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to demonstrate potential for rehabilitating drug-dependent patients.
• Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning, and human social services to support rehabilitation of the patient community.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for people recovering from drug and alcohol disorders.
• Guide new and returning patients through the intake and orientation process.
• Connect patients with community resources and help them access support.
• Follow up on referrals and perform other necessary follow-ups.
• Foster an inclusive environment in which patients are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Competitive discretionary 401(k) match.
• Quarterly bonus potential and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Self-care and wellness services.
• Discounts on services and entertainment.
• Role-based training and development opportunities.
• Clinical supervision hours and certification support.
• Career advancement pathways through a leveling program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time