Behavioral Health Counselor I
Listed compensation
$50k–$54k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
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.
If you excel in a dynamic counseling environment, possess a profound understanding of addiction therapy, and are committed to delivering quality care, your role will be crucial in shaping the future of our therapeutic programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking recovery.
Apply now and become a key contributor to our mission of supporting individuals on their path to wellness!
Responsibilities
- CLINICAL CARE:
- Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic needs and best-practice guidelines.
- Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques.
Treatment Planning and Progress Monitoring
- Assist with treatment planning.
- Review progress towards treatment plan goals.
Coordination and Communication
- Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team.
- Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Documentation and Compliance
- Timely and comprehensively document all necessary treatment data into the electronic patient health record.
- Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements.
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients.
- Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
- Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
- Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes. Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc) preferred
- Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and
- Prior experience with harm reduction a plus
Qualifications
- EXPERIENCE
- Required: 1+ year of experience in a relevant field
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience in a relevant field
Education
Required: Consistent with state-level regulation and requirements
Licenses and Certifications
REQUIRED: Active entry-level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements at minimum e. g. CADC or CADC-I
Brightview Health Benefits and Perks
- 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
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.
Ready to shape our future by bringing in top talent? Apply now and be a key player in our success! #BVBH
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Counseling — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in behavioral health counseling | ranked against 33 Behavioral Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$55k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health Counseling listings in North Carolina | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All behavioral health counseling listings in North Carolina | 468 active | 12,745 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment468 active listings, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor I at Bright View a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health Counseling — ranked against 33 active Behavioral Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
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