Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist
The Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist at Confidential Client provides compassionate addiction therapy through group sessions, patient assessments, and crisis intervention. This role involves treatment planning, progress monitoring, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and adaptability within a dynamic clinical environment focused on supporting individuals on their recovery journey.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Counselor to join the treatment team. In this role you will:
- Plan and lead group therapy sessions and perform patient intake assessments using best-practice guidelines
- Provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation when needed
- Assist with individualized treatment planning and monitor patient progress toward goals
- Coordinate care with an onsite multidisciplinary team and participate in regular staff and team meetings
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record and follow all regulatory and company compliance procedures
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be successful in this role if you bring:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High empathy and the ability to support patients through recovery
- A collaborative, team‑oriented approach in a clinical setting
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort with technology and common office systems (Outlook, Teams, Word, EHRs)
- Prior exposure to harm‑reduction approaches is a plus
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 1+ year in a relevant clinical or counseling role; 2+ years preferred
- Education: Must meet state-level regulatory education requirements; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Licensure / Certification: Active entry-level clinical certification or licensure consistent with Virginia regulatory requirements (example: CSAC‑S or equivalent)
- Employment type: Full‑time
Compensation & Location
- Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- Salary range: USD $52,000 — $65,000 per year
- Employment type: Full time
Benefits & Perks
Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package including:
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Immediate eligibility and employer-match for 401(k)
- Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability options
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year in a related field
We are committed to professional growth and offer a supportive environment for career development.
Why Join
This position offers the chance to make a measurable difference in people’s recovery journeys while working within a multidisciplinary team. If you are mission‑driven, clinically skilled, and eager to contribute to a supportive care environment, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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