Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist
Listed compensation
$52k–$65k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join BrightView LLC as a Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist – Addiction Recovery in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. 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 Counselor to contribute to our treatment team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $52,000 to $65,000 annually.
- 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
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join BrightView LLC as a Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist – Addiction Recovery.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will plan and conduct group therapy sessions, perform patient intake assessments, and provide crisis intervention. They are also responsible for coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a relevant field and hold an active entry-level clinical certification or licensure. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and the role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to compliance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 14% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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