Counselor

TL;DR

Counselor: Conducting alcohol and drug abuse counseling, intake/readmission, and treatment planning for patients with an accent on crisis intervention, regulatory compliance, and coordinated care. Focus on building and maintaining comprehensive patient records, delivering group sessions, and supporting drug-free life adjustments.

Location: On-site in Cheyenne (3470 W. Cheyenne Road, Suite 400)

Salary: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour + bonus structure

Company

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) provides behavioral health services and supports patients in achieving social, educational, and occupational goals.

What you will do

• Run regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions and required group sessions.
• Perform intake/readmission services and provide supportive follow-up counseling.
• Collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information to support treatment planning.
• Develop, revise, and maintain patient treatment plans and comprehensive records.
• Provide crisis intervention, make referrals, and coordinate care with community providers as needed.
• Complete OBOT services, handle inter-agency documentation, and ensure adherence to program policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Licensure/certification: CADC, LADC, LMFT, LSMW CPC, or LCPC.
• Meet state requirements for human services degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s) and current counseling credentials.
• Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to respond quickly in stressful situations and seek direction from supervisors when necessary.
• Knowledge of substance abuse population and treatment planning, including human social services to support rehabilitation.
• Compliance with federal and state regulations related to certification, licensure, and degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Work-life balance with generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible early in/early out hours (no nights, no Sundays).
• Comprehensive benefits options including health, life, vision, and dental insurance, plus tuition reimbursement and a 401K plan with discretionary match.
• Role-based training and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses and incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee Assistance Program and self-care series, plus discounts on services and entertainment.

Hiring process

• Review licensure/certification and state credential requirements.
• Interview and evaluation of counseling experience and ability to handle confidential, crisis, and regulatory responsibilities.