Behavioral Health Counselor II

Are you a dedicated and experienced Counselor with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards recovery? We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Counselor to contribute to our treatment team. If you excel in a dynamic counseling environment, possess a profound understanding of addiction therapy, and are committed to delivering quality care, your role will be crucial in shaping the future of our therapeutic programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking recovery.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with treatment planning and reviewing progress towards treatment plan goals.
• Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure timely care delivery, meeting performance standards and ensuring a high quality patient experience.
• Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record, following adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.
• Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques.
• Attend required meetings including but not limited to all on-site staff meetings, supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Demonstrate competency for individual counseling, providing occasional individual counselor sessions as appropriate.
• Occasional training/onboarding support for new clinicians.
• Establish treatment plans at the individual patient level as appropriate per competency level.
• Complete case management services as needed for patients.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of 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 a 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: Preferred: 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Education: Required: Consistent with state-level regulation and requirements, at minimum Bachelor's Degree. Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
• Licenses and Certifications: Required: Active clinical licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements, at minimum.

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.
• 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.