Substance Abuse Counselor - Remote

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Baton Rouge is seeking a Counselor to assist patients in achieving their goals in a drug-free environment. This role requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in human services along with counseling credentials. Responsibilities include conducting counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care. The position offers an early morning schedule and various benefits like bonuses and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonuses

Generous paid time off and flexible schedules

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Qualifications

• Individuals with human service-related degrees and current counseling credentials.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions and group sessions.
• Develop and revise patient treatment plans, maintaining comprehensive records.
• Provide crisis intervention and inter-agency documentation.

Skills

Decision making and judgment

Stress management

Knowledge of human behavior

Treatment planning

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Overview

Remote Opportunity with an early morning set schedule (Mon - Friday).

$1500 Hiring Incentive paid after 90 days.

As a Counselor at Behavioral Health Group (BHG), you will assist patients in identifying and leveraging their strengths to achieve social, educational, and occupational goals. You will help patients prepare for and adjust to a drug-free life, providing emotional and physical support for various challenges. Reporting to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director, you will ensure adherence to schedules, program policies, and all regulatory requirements, performing duties within the scope of your license or certification.

Minimum Requirements:

As per the requirements for your state, individuals with human service related (Masters or Bachelors) degrees and current counseling credentials should apply

Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required.

In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:

• Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
• Ability to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary
• Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions
• Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug dependent patients
• Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community
• Compliance with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions and group sessions as required.
• Orient patients to treatment program operations and procedures.
• Collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information.
• Develop and revise patient treatment plans, maintaining comprehensive records.
• Make appropriate referrals and perform necessary follow-ups.
• Assist in implementing new programs and advise on caseload management.
• Provide in-service training to staff and hold a basic understanding of addiction.
• Conduct intake/readmission services and provide supportive follow-up counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention and inter-agency documentation.
• Coordinate care with community providers as needed.
• Participate in and provide in-service training required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training programs.
• Schedule and attend regular in-service training.
• Perform OBOT services and report any work-related issues immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisory team.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Adhere to accrediting agency standards.
• Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonuses
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs. Benefit from flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.
• Investment in Your Growth: Prioritize your development with role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from three benefits programs, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance. Enjoy tuition reimbursement and competitive 401K match.
• Recognition and Rewards: Experience competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee Perks: Access exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options, and benefit from our Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.