Behavioral Health Counselor

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Counselor role is onsite in Waterloo, IA, with a stated salary range of $55,000–$65,000 per year. The counselor supports Elevate CCBHC and its programs serving adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The counselor provides individual, group, and family treatment, assesses client needs and risk, develops treatment plans, and coordinates referrals and care with a multidisciplinary team. The role contributes to coordinated, recovery-oriented care across outpatient and related programs.

What you'll do

• Conduct assessments and determine appropriate levels of care
• provide individual, group, and family therapy
• lead groups
• develop and review treatment plans
• provide crisis intervention as needed
• coordinate referrals and care with other professionals
• maintain required electronic health record documentation and caseload records
• support recovery-oriented and culturally competent services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health counselor

waterloo ia

elevate ccbhc

mental health

substance use

co-occurring disorders

individual therapy

group treatment

crisis intervention

lmhc

lmsw

$55k–$65k/year

medical dental vision

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401(k) match
• and a continuing education stipend.

About the employer

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