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 to support individuals on their recovery journey.
About Careertakes
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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 Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed care in an outpatient addiction and behavioral health setting. You will work as part of an onsite multidisciplinary team to support individuals on their recovery journey.
- Plan and lead group therapy sessions and perform patient intake assessments following best-practice guidelines
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed
- Assist in treatment planning and regularly review progress toward treatment goals
- Coordinate care and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team (medical, nursing, case management, etc.)
- Document treatment activities, progress notes, and outcomes in the electronic health record (timely and accurate)
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and company policies and participate in required meetings
Who We’re Looking For
Ideal candidates are compassionate, adaptable clinicians who bring both clinical skill and strong teamwork to the care environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High level of empathy and a recovery-oriented approach to patient care
- Comfortable working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Technologically capable — comfortable using EHRs and standard office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word)
- Prior experience with harm reduction approaches is a plus
Qualifications
- Experience: Required — 1+ year in a relevant clinical or counseling role; Preferred — 2+ years
- Education: Must meet state-level regulatory education requirements; Bachelor’s degree preferred where applicable
- Licenses / Certifications: Required — active entry-level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state regulations (example: CSAC-S or similar, per Virginia requirements)
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: USD $52,000 — $65,000 per year (full-time)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Immediately vested eligibility in 401(k) with employer match
- Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, accident insurance
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year in a related field
Confidential Client offers competitive compensation, professional development, and a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care.
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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