Group Counselor; IOP

Overview

Intensive Outpatient Counselor at Behavioral Health Group - BHG.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree required plus LCDP, CADC, PADC required.

• Serve as the primary ambassador for the IOP program, representing its mission and values internally and externally.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, case managers, and support staff to ensure smooth program operations.
• Engage with referral partners, community organizations, and healthcare providers to build awareness of the IOP program.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the IOP program, including assisting with new processes, program design, and implementation.
• Assist with outreach activities and build relationships with referral sources.
• Provide input to leadership on strategies for increasing program visibility and effectiveness.
• Maintain professionalism and act as a positive representative of the program in community and professional settings.
• Attend work location consistently and promptly.
• Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.
• Deliver evidence-based counseling and crisis support services to IOP patients using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Conduct BHG admissions using ASAM criteria to determine appropriate level of care (ASAM Level 2.1).
• Review admissions and assessments to ensure patients meeting ASAM 2.1 criteria are offered or referred to the IOP program.
• Meet with prospective IOP patients to explain program involvement and requirements using motivational strategies.
• Develop clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans) for IOP clients in collaboration with program leadership.
• Communicate effectively with billing and RCM teams regarding IOP patient program attendance.
• Provide a curriculum for the IOP program including Matrix Model, Seeking Safety, and CBT sessions (minimum 3 hours per day, 4 days per week).
• Conduct supportive individual counseling sessions for enrolled IOP patients.
• Work with program teams to ensure patient engagement and outreach.
• Develop additional clinical interventions to meet the needs of specific IOP patients (e.g., parenting individuals).
• Provide compassionate care and support patients towards their best functioning in the community.
• Use an individualized, multidisciplinary approach to care with all medical staff.
• Help patients identify and seek treatment for underlying mental and physical health conditions affecting recovery.
• Collaborate with the recovery care team and clinical supervisor; make referrals to case management as appropriate.
• Orient patients to program services, operations, and procedures; provide intake/readmission services and follow-up until a primary counselor is assigned.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate patient records to meet state regulatory IOP requirements.
• Comply with all regulations, confidentiality, and privacy requirements.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Comply with accrediting agency standards.

• Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.

• Achieve assigned annual goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate belief that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing.
• Show hope, respect, and caring in all interactions; maintain positive workplace relationships.
• Work independently and under pressure; manage multiple tasks.
• Make decisions with good judgment on confidential issues.
• Handle stressful situations appropriately and seek supervision when needed.

• Participate in required trainings and attend conferences as directed.
• Schedule and attend regular in-service trainings.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment.

The IOP Counselor must have the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required plus LCDP, CADC, PADC required. Experience with outreach activities is preferred.

• High integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Efficient and self-starter
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to make decisions and handle confidential issues
• Ability…