Behavioral Health & Substance Use Counselor

Company: GetWell Healthsystems

Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Position Summary

GetWell Healthsystems is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Behavioral Health & Substance Use Counselor to join our team in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

The ideal candidate will provide counseling, support, education, and treatment services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. This position will help clients develop healthy coping skills, establish recovery goals, improve emotional well-being, and work toward long-term stability and recovery.

The counselor will work collaboratively with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and community resources to provide quality, person-centered care in a supportive and confidential environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct behavioral health and substance use assessments, screenings, and evaluations within the scope of professional qualifications.

Provide individual counseling and supportive counseling services.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs and recovery goals.

Assist clients with substance use recovery, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.

Provide education regarding mental health, substance use disorders, and recovery resources.

Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as appropriate.

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records and clinical documentation.

Coordinate referrals to community resources, medical providers, and additional behavioral health services.

Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and care coordination.

Maintain professional boundaries and follow ethical standards.

Comply with HIPAA, applicable Indiana regulations, and company policies and procedures.

Support a welcoming, respectful, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental environment for all clients.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, behavioral health, or a related field, as appropriate for the position.

Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, counseling, or case management preferred.

Knowledge of substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and evidence-based treatment approaches.

Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated compassion, patience, professionalism, and respect for individuals in recovery.

Ability to maintain client confidentiality and professional ethics.

Must meet applicable Indiana credentialing, certification, and supervision requirements for assigned clinical duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), or other applicable Indiana credential.

Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Familiarity with motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed care.

Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, in-person position.

Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM