Behavioral Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$54k–$65k
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.
Qualifications
- EXPERIENCE
- Preferred: 2 years of experience in a relevant field
Education
- Required: Consistent with state-level regulation and requirements, at minimum Bachelors Degree
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
Licenses and Certifications
REQUIRED: Active clinical licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements, at minimum
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
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health / Addiction 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 ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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 Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 48% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $54k–$65k | Counselor median $55k (middle half $54k–$55k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All counselor listings in North Carolina | 482 active | 13,272 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 48% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment482 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend (all specialties) | −1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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