Behavioral Health Counselor I
The Behavioral Health Counselor I at Confidential Client provides compassionate addiction therapy and recovery support through group therapy sessions, patient assessments, and crisis intervention. This role involves coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining thorough clinical documentation to support patient treatment plans and progress.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a compassionate and proactive Behavioral Health Counselor I to join their multidisciplinary treatment team in Roanoke, VA. This role focuses on delivering addiction-focused clinical care, supporting treatment planning and progress monitoring, coordinating care with onsite teams, and maintaining timely, compliant documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments according to clinical best practices.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
- Assist with development and review of individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor and document patient progress toward treatment goals.
- Coordinate patient care with an onsite multidisciplinary team and attend required staff and team meetings.
- Enter timely, accurate clinical documentation into the electronic health record and follow regulatory and company compliance protocols.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of empathy and commitment to supporting patients through recovery.
- Strong team-player mentality; ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Adaptable and able to work effectively in a dynamic clinical setting.
- Comfortable using electronic systems for documentation and communication; familiarity with MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word) preferred.
- Prior experience with harm reduction approaches is a plus.
- Commitment to operating with integrity and following compliance standards.
Experience & Education
- Required: 1+ year of relevant clinical experience.
- Preferred: 2+ years of relevant clinical experience.
- Education required: consistent with state-level regulatory requirements.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Licenses & Certifications
- REQUIRED: Active entry-level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements (example: CSAC-S or state-equivalent entry-level clinical credential).
Compensation & Employment Type
- Salary: USD $52,000 — USD $65,000 per year (as listed by the confidential client).
- Employment type: Full-time.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Immediate eligibility and employer match for 401(k).
- Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, accident insurance).
- Tuition reimbursement after one year in a related field.
- Supportive environment focused on professional growth and development.
Location
- Roanoke, Virginia (VA), United States — on-site role with the confidential client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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