Counselor/Therapist

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

Posted 10/28/2026full-timePortsmouth • 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 adhering to best-practice guidelines. Proficient in crisis intervention, treatment planning, and documentation within electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Group Therapy FacilitationCrisis Intervention TechniquesElectronic Health Record DocumentationActive Clinical CertificationMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Patient Intake AssessmentTreatment PlanningProgress ReviewCrisis De-escalationHarm Reduction Familiarity

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsEmpathy and CompassionAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SoftwareElectronic Patient Health Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Clinical CertificationCSAC-S Certification

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceBest-Practice GuidelinesMultidisciplinary Healthcare Environment

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 on-site staff 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 required
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 to supporting patients' recovery
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
Technologically capable and comfortable operating multiple communication and documentation systems
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