Behavioral Health Counselor I

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

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeDanville • Virginia • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting group therapy sessions, patient intake assessments, and treatment planning while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in crisis intervention and documentation within electronic health records in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

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

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Hard Skills

Treatment PlanningCrisis De-escalationPatient Care CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceHarm Reduction Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsEmpathyCollaborationAdaptabilityIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteElectronic Patient Health Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Clinical CertificationCSAC-S

Industry Keywords

Multidisciplinary TeamBest-Practice GuidelinesPatient Treatment Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and conduct group therapy sessions based on clinic needs and best-practice guidelines
Conduct patient intake assessments
Provide crisis and de-escalation techniques
Assist with treatment planning
Review progress toward 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 all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ year of experience in a relevant field required
2+ years of experience in a relevant field preferred
Education consistent with state-level regulation and requirements
Active entry-level clinical certification or licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements required at minimum, e.g. CSAC-S
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly empathetic and compassionate
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
High degree of integrity and compliance
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