Residential Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Residential Counselor!

Help people find hope. Build recovery. Change lives.

At The Bridge Behavioral Health, we believe recovery is possible.

Every day, our team walks alongside individuals experiencing substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate, trauma-informed care and support during some of life’s most difficult moments.

As a Residential Counselor, you’ll build meaningful relationships, support clients through their recovery journey, and help individuals rediscover hope.

Why The Bridge?

The Bridge Behavioral Health is a nationally accredited treatment center providing care to individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.

We believe every person deserves dignity, support, and a path forward—regardless of their circumstances or ability to pay. We’re equally committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to meaningful work.

What You’ll Do

As a Residential Counselor, you’ll support clients throughout their recovery journey while working alongside a collaborative clinical team.

Your work will include services across the 12 Core Functions , including:

• Conducting screenings, intake, assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans that support client goals and recovery
• Utilizing assessments and clinical information to monitor progress and guide treatment recommendations
• Leading psychoeducational groups and providing individual, group, and family counseling services
• Providing crisis intervention and supporting client well-being
• Supporting case management and coordinating client care
• Facilitating communication with probation officers, caseworkers, family members, and other support systems
• Providing client education and consultation with other professionals
• Documenting client progress and maintaining accurate records within our Electronic Health Record system

Every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, encourage growth, and support long-term recovery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 2 years of counseling experience
• Ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Required licensure: LADC and/or LMHP (provisional licensure considered)
• Passion for behavioral health, recovery, and trauma-informed care

Comprehensive Benefits

• $500 SIGN-ON BONUS after six months
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vacation, Sick Time, and 8 Paid Holidays
• Day off during your Service Anniversary month
• Verizon & AT&T cell phone discounts
• Casual dress and free parking

How to Apply:

Ready to make a difference?

Apply directly through our website and submit:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience
  

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Our clients come from all walks of life—and so do we.

The Bridge Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, criminal history, or other protected status under applicable law.

We value applicants of all backgrounds, including individuals with lived experience in substance use and mental health recovery.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please let us know.