Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist

Brightview Llc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k with employer match

Ongoing training and certification

Job summary

BrightView Health is seeking a dedicated Counselor to support recovery-focused care within a multidisciplinary team. You will lead group therapy, perform intake assessments, and implement crisis intervention strategies to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes treatment planning, progress monitoring, and thorough documentation in the electronic health record, while maintaining regulatory compliance and compassionate, trauma-informed practice.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant field experience
• 2+ years preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and intake assessments.
• Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with treatment planning and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
• Attend required meetings including on-site and MDT meetings.
• Document treatment data into the electronic health record.
• Adhere to regulatory and company compliance requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Adaptability

MS Office proficiency

EHR documentation

Compliance

Harm reduction (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

State regulatory requirements

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Regulatory systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 401kprogram 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.