Substance Abuse Counselor

Job overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor role is onsite in Memphis, TN. Compensation is not specified. Behavioral Health Group provides opioid addiction treatment services and supports patients through recovery. The counselor helps patients pursue recovery by providing individual and group counseling, guiding intake and orientation, developing individualized treatment plans, connecting patients with community resources, and maintaining accurate records. The role also includes responding compassionately to crises and following applicable regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Provide individual and group counseling for people recovering from drug and alcohol disorders
• guide new and returning patients through intake and orientation
• connect patients with community resources and follow up on referrals
• develop and maintain individualized treatment plans and patient records
• assess patients’ social, educational, economic, and vocational needs
• respond to crisis situations and complete required documentation
• comply with federal, state, and local requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance abuse counselor

behavioral health

addiction recovery

individual counseling

group counseling

treatment planning

patient intake

community resources

memphis tn

behavioral health group

monday to friday

rotating saturdays

master’s degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability protection, 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays off, EAP, wellness services, training, clinical supervision hours, certification support, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement pathways.

Why this role

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m.–1 p.m., with rotating Saturdays from 6 a.m.–9 a.m. A master’s degree or higher and at least one year of counseling experience are required; specified counseling or social-work credentials are listed, with a formal licensure course of study accepted for candidates not fully licensed.

About the employer

Behavioral Health Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.