Behavioral Health Group - BHG is hiring: Counselor - $1,000 Hiring Incentive in

Overview

Counselor - $1,000 Hiring Incentive at Behavioral Health Group (BHG).

BHG is the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and a leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services, with over 115 locations in 24 states and more than 1,900 employees serving over 42,000 patients.

Job Summary

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. You will report to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director and ensure adherence to schedules, program policies, and all regulatory requirements, performing duties within the scope of your license or certification.

Duties And 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 maintain 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 and schedule regular in-service training.
• Perform OBOT services and report any work-related issues immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisory team and comply with all regulatory requirements and accrediting standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related Human Services field.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required.
• Ability to make decisions with confidential and sensitive issues; manage stress; demonstrate knowledge of human behavior and rehabilitation of drug-dependent patients; comply with certification, licensure, and degree regulations.

Why Join BHG?

• Work-Life Balance: generous paid time off, holidays, flexible schedules, no nights or Sundays.
• Investment in Your Growth: role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: health, life, vision, dental insurance; tuition reimbursement; 401K match.
• Recognition and Rewards: competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee Perks: exclusive discounts, Employee Assistance Program, and self-care resources.

Equal 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.