Behavioral Health Counselor

Overview

At Groups Recover Together, we recognize that sustained recovery is only achievable with comprehensive treatment that incorporates medication, weekly group therapy, and care navigation. Our outpatient addiction medicine provider is committed to providing excellent clinical care and team-based support as part of a broader initiative to foster and enable sober lifestyles.

Responsibilities

The glue that holds Groups Recover Together together is undoubtedly the committed group of counselors on our team.

Those who have a passion for group therapy will find themselves thriving in this role as a Counselor. At Groups, we strive to change the industry's standards by not expecting our Counselors to take on every aspect of member care singlehandedly. You have an opportunity to contribute to the life-changing process of our members. As a Counselor, you are vital to a cross-functional team, which includes prescribers, care navigators, peer recovery coaches, and office managers. This team is committed to providing our members with a holistic clinical approach that emphasizes counseling, medication, and community involvement as the foundation for sustainable recovery. You will be responsible for various tasks in this role, including but not limited to:

• Work closely with the treatment team and build your expertise on addiction and recovery, managing the member's treatment plans by coordinating decisions supported by our clinical specialists.
• Successfully juggle both office and region demands, while continually developing clinical skills to enhance your expertise and reinforce your competence.
• Administer around 10-12 weekly therapy sessions to groups of individuals that aid in building up their abilities to recover from their struggles and promote a sense of belonging using our established course outline.
• Document members’ progress utilizing measurable outcomes (Core Milestones) and customer surveys (NPS scores).
• Take the initiative to communicate with residents and business owners, asking what they need and how the organization can better meet their needs
• Promote Groups and its charitable mission to various community groups by providing them with newsletters, mailers, and other relevant written materials
• Join the discussions in public assemblies that concentrate on combating drug addiction and its related concerns

• Engage stakeholders in the community by disseminating written materials highlighting the Groups' purpose and what they stand for
• Be an active participant in the community meetings that concentrate on subjects related to dependency on drugs and alcohol

Working with us has several privileges for our workforce. Listed below are some benefits that you'll like:

• Have the liberty to use your counseling skills to lead group sessions without the necessity of conducting an intake or one-on-one meetings.
• Our company provides opportunities for our team to create a work-life balance that works for them, and we're committed to helping them achieve this in any way we can.
• Become a member of a compassionate and team-oriented care team.
• A compensation package consisting of a highly competitive salary and abundant paid time off.
• A strong benefits program consisting of insurance for health, vision, and dental needs, 401k with employer matched contributions, HSA, FSA, and paid leave for new parents.
• Invest in your future by taking advantage of the benefits offered by your company, including paid time off for training and an annual allowance for ongoing education.
• Our counselors at Groups have clear advancement opportunities based purely on their competency and hard work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• The ideal candidate for this role should be an individual who is currently under supervision for credentials such as MFT, LMFT, LPC, LPC-MHSP, LMSW, LCSW, LADAC level 1 & 2, LSPE, Licensed Psychologist/Psy.D. RN & LPN. Additionally, they should possess supporting documentation that proves their experience in leading therapeutic groups.
• Conducting Group Therapy sessions requires a person to be well-versed in various techniques such as managing conflicts, establishing rapport, and articulating thoughts effectively while maintaining anonymity and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in EMR, Telehealth software, Gmail, Google Docs/Sheets/Drive, mobile apps, and other cutting-edge technologies is my forte, guaranteeing my ability to provide exceptional service.
• By investing in the success and well-being of our members, healthcare providers can help ensure positive long-term health outcomes.
• Candidates must be willing to work some evenings during the week, with the potential of working until 9pm.
• An ideal candidate for the role would be someone with a background in mental health, social work, substance addiction therapy, counseling, human services, social services, or familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

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