Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. One of the following is required: LPC, LAC, LMAC, LMSW, LCSW

We are offering hybrid and on-site positions subject to availability.

Who We AreWe are a team that is focused on patient care and quality. Behavioral Health Group (BHG), is a leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. BHG provides medication assisted treatment and counseling services in a conventional outpatient setting.

BHG is the largest network of Joint Commission accredited outpatient opioid treatment and recovery centers operating over 120 locations in 24 states, and counting.

Please ensure you check out our open opportunities in other locations/states as we offer relocation assistance to help support your career.

GREAT Opportunities -- Our Team Members are motivated self-starter’s who excel in a fast-paced environment and become a valued member of our team.

GREAT People -- Our staff has a passion to be the best, sharing a strong work ethic and dedication to providing the gold standard of patient care.

GREAT Support -- We are committed to providing the training, information, and corporate support necessary to facilitate your success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manageable number of patients per counselor
• Career pathing, role-based training, and advancement opportunities
• Inspire hope that addiction is not a moral failing but a mental disease that can be overcome
• Provide evidence-based counseling, TCM and empowering crisis support services to patients to live their best lives
• Enliven compassionate care and empower patients to realize their best level of functioning in the community
• Employ an individualized and multidisciplinary approach to care with all medical staff, supporting the “shared” patient with hope, respect and care
• Help patients identify and seek treatment for underlying mental and physical health conditions that perpetuate addictive behavior with a focus on progress and recovery
• Work in close partnership with the recovery care team and clinical supervisor while conducting individual and group counseling sessions as required; make referrals to case management services as appropriate
• Orient patients to the treatment program’s services, operation and procedures; Provide intake/readmission services, including several weeks of supportive follow-up counseling for new patients until a primary counselor has been assigned
• Ensure patient records are up-to-date, accurate, complete and well-organized
• Comply with all regulations to include State and BHG requirements for quality patient care; respect confidentiality and privacy with the utmost reverence
• Additional responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• As per the requirements for your state, individuals with human service related (Masters or Bachelors) degrees and current counseling credentials should apply
• 0-2 years of experience in behavioral health, preferably in an outpatient setting
• Desire to provide compassionate, evidenced-based care that aligns with our mission

Why work at BHG?We grow better together! At BHG we believe in investing in our team members and growing careers through role-based training and promotional opportunities. Join our team members and thrive in our people first culture that is rooted in diversity and inclusion and offers many other tangible opportunities such as:

• Benefits: Your choice of three different benefits programs including health, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K discretionary match
• Bonuses: We offer competitive pay, annual increases, bonuses, and certification/license completion
• Paid Time Off: In addition to paid vacation and company holidays, BHG also provides paid time for training, voting, sick or personal time off
• Work/life Balance: Many of our locations offer flexible work schedules
• Additional Benefits: Employee Discount Programs to applicable cell phone services, restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters and more
• Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within
• Self-Care: We offer a self-care series as well as an Employee Assistance Program

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Overland Park, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person