Counselor

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 for various challenges.

What You Will Do

Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions and group sessions as required. Orient patients to treatment program operations and procedures. Collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below: Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues. Ability to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelors degree in the related Human Services field.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required.
• Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary.
• Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug dependent patients.
• Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community.
• Compliance with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Personal needs
• Flexible schedules
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive 401K match
• Quarterly bonuses
• Incentives for certifications or licenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Self-care series
• Exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options