Behavioral Health Counselor

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. Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic needs and best-practice guidelines .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeOcean City • Maryland • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in crisis intervention, treatment planning, and effective communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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Group Therapy FacilitationCrisis Intervention TechniquesPatient Intake AssessmentElectronic Health Record DocumentationActive Clinical Certification

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Hard Skills

Treatment PlanningRegulatory ComplianceHarm Reduction Familiarity

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsEmpathy and CompassionCollaboration in Healthcare

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SoftwareElectronic Patient Health Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Clinical CertificationLicensure Consistent with State Regulations

Industry Keywords

Multidisciplinary Team CoordinationPatient CareBest-Practice Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic needs and best-practice guidelines
Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques
Assist with treatment planning
Review progress towards treatment plan goals
Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team
Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
Timely and comprehensively document necessary treatment data in the electronic patient health record
Follow regulatory and company compliance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ year of experience in a relevant field
Active entry-level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements at minimum, e.g. ADT
Education consistent with state-level regulation and requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support patients’ recovery journey
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
Adaptability within a dynamic work environment
Technological capability and comfort operating multiple systems for communication and documentation
Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) preferred
Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Benefits

Comp & 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
Competitive compensation
Supportive work environment dedicated to professional growth and development