Behavioral Health Counselor – Therapist

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWinchester • 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 crisis intervention techniques while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in documenting treatment data and collaborating within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support patient recovery.

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

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionTreatment PlanningPatient AssessmentDocumentationHarm Reduction

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationEmpathyCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsMS OfficeOutlookTeamsWord

Certifications & Qualifications

CSAC-SActive Clinical Certification

Industry Keywords

Multidisciplinary TeamRegulatory ComplianceBest-Practice GuidelinesPatient Care CoordinationTreatment Plan 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 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. CSAC-S
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
Education consistent with state-level regulation and requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred

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