BrightView provides outpatient addiction treatment for people living with substance use disorders. Founded in 2015, the healthcare organization operates treatment centers across multiple states and delivers personalized, evidence-based care, including medication-assisted treatment for a range of addictions. Its work combines clinical support with a compassionate, whole-person approach designed to help patients build lasting recovery. BrightView also connects patients with practical community resources, including employment support and other services that can strengthen long-term wellbeing.
Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist – Chesapeake, VA (Onsite)
Provide group therapy, intake assessments, treatment planning, and crisis support for patients in addiction recovery. Coordinate care with BrightView’s onsite multidisciplinary team in Chesapeake.
Description
- Deliver group therapy and patient intake assessments aligned with clinic needs and accepted best practices.
- Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to support patients safely.
- Contribute to individualized treatment planning.
- Monitor and evaluate progress toward treatment plan objectives.
- Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Participate in required onsite staff and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Record treatment information accurately, thoroughly, and promptly in the electronic health record.
- Meet applicable regulatory standards and BrightView compliance requirements.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in a related field is required.
- Two or more years of experience in a related field is preferred.
- Complete education that meets applicable state regulations and requirements.
- Hold, at minimum, an active entry-level clinical certification or license meeting state requirements, such as CSAC-S.
- Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
- Approach patient care with empathy and compassion.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Adapt readily to a changing and fast-paced work environment.
- Use multiple technology systems confidently for communication and clinical documentation.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, and Word, is preferred.
- Demonstrate strong integrity and commitment to BrightView’s compliance culture.
- Experience with harm reduction is a plus.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) eligibility with immediate vesting and an employer match.
- Employer-sponsored continuing education, training, and certification opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement after one year in a related field.
- Competitive compensation.
- Supportive workplace focused on professional development and career growth.