Substance Abuse Counselor

BrightView Behavioral Health Services
Woodbridge, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2024 CLOSED ON 7/29/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at BrightView Behavioral Health Services?

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Are you a dedicated and experienced Counselor with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards recovery? We're looking for a proactive and compassionate Substance Abuse 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. Apply now and become a key contributor to our mission of supporting individuals on their path to wellness!

Responsibilities

  • CLINICAL CARE:
    • Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic needs and best-practice guidelines.
    • Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques.
    • Conduct individual counselor sessions as appropriate to competency level.
  • TREATMENT PLANNING AND PROGRESS MONITORING:
    • Assist with treatment planning.
    • Review progress towards treatment plan goals.
  • COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION:
    • Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
    • Ensure timely care delivery, meeting performance standards, and ensuring a high-quality patient experience.
    • Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
    • Carry and effectively manage a caseload of patients.

  • DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE:
    • Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record.
    • Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.
    • Attend required meetings, including individual and group supervision, and quarterly in-service.
Knowledge Skills, And Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView's 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 BrightView's 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

Skills & Qualifications

  • EXPERIENCE
  • Required: 1 year of experience in a relevant field
  • Preferred: 2 years of experience in a relevant field
  • EDUCATION:
  • Required: Consistent with state-level regulation and requirements, bachelor's degree

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • REQUIRED: Active clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements, at minimum e.g. CSAC-S, CSAC, Resident in Counseling, LCSW-S, LCSW, LPC

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.
  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
  • 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.

Ready to shape our future by bringing in top talent? Apply now and be a key player in our success!

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