Counselor — Substance Use Treatment

Job overview

The Counselor position is an onsite, full-time role in Lansing, MI. Compensation is not specified. Behavioral Health Group provides opioid addiction treatment services and supports patients working toward recovery and personal goals. The counselor helps patients prepare for and adjust to a drug-free life through individual and group counseling, treatment planning, referrals, crisis intervention, and coordination with community providers. The role also supports program compliance and continuity of care within the counselor’s certification or license scope.

What you'll do

• Conduct alcohol and drug counseling and group sessions
• orient patients to program procedures
• collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information
• develop and revise treatment plans and maintain records
• make referrals and follow up
• provide intake, readmission, and supportive counseling
• provide crisis intervention
• coordinate care with community providers
• participate in required training and comply with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

counselor

substance use treatment

addiction counseling

patient care

treatment planning

group counseling

crisis intervention

community care coordination

cadc

caadc

lansing mi

behavioral health group

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• flexible schedules with no nights and no Sundays
• health, life, vision, and dental insurance options
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with discretionary match
• training and advancement opportunities
• quarterly bonuses and certification or license incentives.

Why this role

Requires an active Michigan substance abuse or social work certification or license; CADC, CAADC, or CADC-DP credentials are sought.

About the employer

Behavioral Health Group is hiring for this role. Industry: HMO Medical Centers. Sector: 62.