Group Therapy Counselor - Behavioral Health

CareRite Centers; New York; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (Cigna)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-term disability

Critical illness insurance

Life insurance

Sick time (40 hours)

Vacation (80 hours)

9 paid holidays

EAP

Shift differential

Staff development

Tuition reimbursement

Positive work environment

Job summary

BriteLife Recovery is seeking a Counselor to provide clinical services and interventions supporting clients’ recovery from addiction. Under Clinical Director supervision, you’ll facilitate group therapy and collaborate with the clinical team to promote growth and safe, effective care.

You will document services in the EMR, adhere to ethical standards, and participate in ongoing professional development while delivering evidence-based treatment within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field required.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Professional clinical license (LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Document all services provided in the EMR within prescribed timeframes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the six dimensions of ASAM and document client functioning accordingly.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Maintain professional presentation consistent with BriteLife Recovery values.
• Adhere to regulatory and compliance standards in treatment delivery.
• Assess, plan and deliver services to individuals needing substance use treatment.
• Screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, and danger to self or others.
• Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theories and techniques.
• Engage in continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of medication-assisted therapy.
• Manage client records per accepted standards.

Skills

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

EMR documentation

ASAM criteria

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Counseling theories

Ethics & professionalism

Professional development

Substance use treatment

Medication-assisted therapy

Education

Bachelor's in Behavioral Health

Master's in Behavioral Health

Drug & Alcohol Certification

Professional license (LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

BriteLife Recovery is seeking a Counselor to provide clinical services and interventions supporting clients’ recovery from addiction. Under Clinical Director supervision, you’ll facilitate group therapy and collaborate with the clinical team to promote growth and safe, effective care.

You will document services in the EMR, adhere to ethical standards, and participate in ongoing professional development while delivering evidence-based treatment within a mission-driven environment.