Impactful Substance Abuse Counselor | Flexible Schedule

Behavioral Health Group - BHG; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and predictable schedules

No nights and no Sundays

Generous paid time off

Holidays off

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance and disability

401(k) match

Quarterly bonus potential

Certification incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients on their recovery journey. You will conduct counseling sessions, develop treatment plans, welcome new patients, and connect individuals with community resources.

This full-time on-site role in Jonesboro offers weekday hours, a pay range of $32–$33/hour plus quarterly incentives, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Must hold LPC or LCSW license.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) required.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for people recovering from drug use and alcohol disorders.
• Welcome new and returning patients by guiding them through the intake and orientation process.
• Connect patients with community resources and help them access the support they need.
• Follow up on referrals and perform necessary follow-ups.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Develop, update, and maintain individualized treatment plans and accurate patient records.
• Collect and assess information about each patient’s social, educational, economic, and vocational needs to provide care.
• Respond to crisis situations with compassion while completing required documentation.

Skills

Counseling

Empathy

Patient-centered care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

LPC or LCSW license

Job description

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients on their recovery journey. You will conduct counseling sessions, develop treatment plans, welcome new patients, and connect individuals with community resources.

This full-time on-site role in Jonesboro offers weekday hours, a pay range of $32–$33/hour plus quarterly incentives, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) match.