Behavioral Health Counselor – Therapist

BrightView

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeChesapeake • Virginia • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 AssessmentClinical Certification (CSAC-S)Electronic Health Record Documentation

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Hard Skills

Treatment PlanningProgress ReviewRegulatory ComplianceHarm Reduction Familiarity

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsEmpathy and CompassionCollaboration in HealthcareAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word)

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Clinical Certification (CSAC-S)

Industry Keywords

Multidisciplinary Team CoordinationPatient CareCrisis De-escalationCompliance Requirements

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 toward treatment plan goals
Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team
Attend required meetings, including onsite 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
Empathetic and compassionate approach
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
Technologically capable and comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation
Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) preferred
High degree of integrity and commitment to BrightView’s culture of 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