Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist
Listed compensation
$52k–$65k
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Overview
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
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
Licenses and Certifications
REQUIRED: Active entry-level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements at minimum e. g. CSAC-S
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!
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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