Counselor/Therapist

BrightView LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k employer match

Training opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BrightView Health in Akron is seeking a Therapist I to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals pursuing recovery. You will lead group sessions, conduct intake assessments, and offer occasional individual counseling within a collaborative clinical team.

Responsibilities include treatment planning, documentation in the EHR, and compliance with regulations. A Master’s degree and active licensure are required, along with HIPAA familiarity and harm-reduction experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Counselor I or related experience.
• Master’s degree required per state regulation.
• Active clinical licensure per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments.
• Demonstrate competency for individual counseling, including occasional sessions.
• Assist with treatment planning and review progress toward goals.
• Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
• Document all treatment data in the EHR and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Attend required meetings and participate in supervision and team discussions.
• Provide training/onboarding support for new hires and mentorship within the site.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

HIPAA awareness

Regulatory compliance

Tech literacy

Harm reduction

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Master’s in Counseling

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Therapist I where your passion for helping individuals on their journey to recovery will find purpose. As a Therapist I, you will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy to those seeking support for substance abuse. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact, thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, and are committed to the highest standards of care, we invite you to contribute to our mission of fostering positive change in the lives of those affected by addiction. Take the next step in your career and be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming lives and creating a path to lasting recovery.

Responsibilities

• CLINICAL CARE:
  • Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on the needs of the clinic’s patient population and caseload, aligned with scientific best-practice guidelines.
  • Demonstrate competency for individual counseling, offering occasional individual counselor sessions as appropriate.
• PATIENT CARE COORDINATION
  • Assist with treatment planning and reviewing progress towards treatment plan goals.
  • Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
• DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE
  • Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record.
  • Ensure adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.
• MEETING AND COLLABORATION
  • Attends required meetings including but not limited to all on-site staff meetings, supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Attend required meetings including individual and group supervision, multidisciplinary team meeting, and quarterly in-service.
• TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP
  • Occasional training/onboarding support for new hire Counselor I.
  • Training, onboarding, and mentorship support for new hire counselors within the site or adjacent clinics.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients.
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients.
• Natural problem solver, looks for solutions to best meet patient needs with a sense of urgency.
• 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 compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Required: 1+ year experience as Counselor I or other relevant experience
• Preferred: 2+ years’ experience in relevant field

EDUCATION:

• Required: Consistent with state-level regulation and requirements, at minimum Master’s Degree

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Active clinical licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements, at minimum dependently licensed

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.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• 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.