Therapist, Outpatient Counseling Services

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free licensure supervision

Team atmosphere

Paid time off

10 holidays

Job summary

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced Therapist for the Outpatient Counseling Program. The role focuses on counseling clients with substance use and mental health needs, primarily in group settings, with optional individual sessions in a non-residential context.

Positions offer flexible schedules (four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days) with no weekend work. Compensation ranges from $51,630.81 to $70,937.12 depending on licensure and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services field that fulfills licensure criteria.
• Eligibility for licensure as LPC or LCSW.
• Background check and drug test.
• Driving record requirements: up to two moving violations in 3 years; no serious violations in 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling in the Adult Outpatient Counseling Program.
• Co-facilitate groups and may provide individual sessions.
• Complete assessments and crisis intervention as needed.
• Travel up to 5% locally.

Education

Master's degree in a human services field

Job description

Therapist, Outpatient Counseling Services

Company Summary

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Therapist or Licensed Therapist. Schedules available include four 10-hour days - day/early evening shift or five 8-hour days - day shift. No weekends!

Position Summary/Responsibilities

Therapists in our Adult Outpatient Counseling Program provide counseling that assists clients in achieving and maintaining recovery from their substance use disorder, managing their mental health symptoms, and remaining in the community. Services are primarily provided in groups in a non-residential setting, and include Intensive Outpatient and Day Treatment groups. The therapist in this role may also provide individual counseling sessions.

What the week looks like for an Adult Outpatient Counseling Therapist:

The Therapist's week includes regularly scheduled groups that meet multiple times per week and are co-facilitated with another staff member. Between groups, the Therapist may meet with clients individually, complete assessments, or provide crisis intervention. The highlight of a Therapist's week is when a client has an "a-ha!" moment in a group or counseling session and makes decides to make a positive change in their life.

Hiring Range

The anticipated base salary for the Therapistposition is $51,630.81 to $55,940.32. The anticipated salary for the Licensed Therapist position is $66,627.61 to $70,937.12. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended.

Requirements

• Education: This position requires a Master's degree in a human services field that fulfills the criteria for eligibility for professional licensure as a professional counselor or clinical social worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Licenses/Certifications: Required to pursue licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving agency vehicles. Candidates must have a good driving record, which is defined as no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal moving violations in the last five years.

Special Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach above their head. Use of hands for placing and pulling objects. The employee frequently lifts and or carries up to 20 pounds and pushes or pulls up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (computer and research). Specific hearing required by this job includes normal tones. Travel up to 5%. Travel is local.

Why work at BRBH?

• Free licensure supervision for LPC or LCSW!
• Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Stable Employer: BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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