Behavioral Health Counselor – Therapist

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

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeHarrisonburg • 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 documenting treatment data and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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Group Therapy FacilitationCrisis Intervention TechniquesPatient Intake AssessmentClinical CertificationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Treatment PlanningProgress ReviewDocumentation in Electronic Health RecordHarm Reduction Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsEmpathyAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SoftwareElectronic Patient Health Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Clinical CertificationCSAC-S Certification

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceBest-Practice GuidelinesPatient Care Coordination

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 onsite staff and multidisciplinary team meetings
Document all necessary treatment data comprehensively and promptly in the electronic patient health record
Comply with regulatory and company 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)
Education consistent with state-level regulation and requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Empathetic and compassionate approach
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
Adaptability within a dynamic work environment
Technological proficiency with multiple communication and documentation systems
Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) preferred
Prior experience with harm reduction is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO (Paid Time Off)
Immediately vested 401k program with employer match
Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities
Comprehensive 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