Substance Abuse Counselor - Part Time

BHG Careers • Mobile, AL

20d

About The Position

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a compassionate, driven Counselor dedicated to patient-centered care and recovery. The Counselor helps patients identify and use their strengths to pursue social, educational, and occupational goals, and supports them as they prepare for and adjust to a drug-free life. The role includes counseling, treatment planning, documentation, referrals, crisis intervention, and care coordination. The Counselor reports to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director and performs duties within the scope of their license or certification while following schedules, program policies, and regulatory requirements.

BHG is a network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and a provider of opioid addiction treatment services. The description states that BHG has over 110 locations in 22 states and more than 1,900 employees serving over 42,000 patients.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related Human Services field.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to interact appropriately with patients and team members in stressful or undesirable situations and seek direction from supervisors 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 to support patient rehabilitation.
• Comply with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular 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 complete 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 training required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training programs, and schedule and attend regular in-service training.
• Perform OBOT services and report work-related issues immediately.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and accrediting agency standards.
• Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.
• Contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment and demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisory team.

Benefits

• Paid time off, holidays, and personal needs.
• 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, and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee discounts on services and entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time