Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist

BrightView; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k with employer match

Training and certification support

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BrightView seeks a dedicated Counselor to support recovery journeys on our treatment team. You will conduct group therapy, assist with intake assessments, and provide crisis and de-escalation techniques in a dynamic clinical setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary onsite team, document care in the electronic health record, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards while fostering compassionate, harm-reduction oriented care.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic and compassionate approach to support recovery journeys.
• Collaborative team player in multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
• Adaptable and agile in a dynamic work environment.
• Technologically capable; proficient with MS Office applications.
• Committed to BrightView's compliance culture and integrity.
• Harm reduction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments.
• Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with treatment planning and monitor progress toward goals.
• Coordinate patient care with onsite multidisciplinary team; attend meetings.
• Document treatment data timely in electronic health records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Empathetic & compassionate

Team-player

Adaptable & agile

Tech-savvy; MS Office

Compliance-oriented

Harm reduction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CSAC-S certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you a dedicated and experienced Counselor with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards recovery? We're looking for a proactive and compassionate Counselor to contribute to our treatment team. If you excel in a dynamic counseling environment, possess a profound understanding of addiction therapy, and are committed to delivering quality care, your role will be crucial in shaping the future of our therapeutic programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking recovery.

CLINICAL CARE

• Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic needs and best-practice guidelines.
• Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques.

TREATMENT PLANNING AND PROGRESS MONITORING

• Assist with treatment planning.
• Review progress towards treatment plan goals.

COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION

• Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
• Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.

DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE

• Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record.
• Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.

Knowledge Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients.
• Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes. Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc) preferred
• Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

EXPERIENCE

• Required 1+ year of experience in a relevant field
• Preferred 2+ years of experience in a relevant field

EDUCATION

• Required Consistent with state-level regulation and requirements
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED Active entry-level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements at minimum e.g. CSAC-S

BRIGHTVIEW HEALTH BENEFITS AND PERKS

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.