Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor at Community Medical Services

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Oct, 26

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Posted On

21 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Behavioral Health Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Patient Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Patient Screening

Medical Practices

Description

Description Description Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether facilitating individual or group sessions, or assisting patients with treatment plans and coping strategies, your work will help foster a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey with us.

As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.

Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
401K retirement plan with match

Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness

Ongoing professional development

We’re looking for someone who:

Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic.

Enjoys a consistent schedule.

Is open to working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.

To thrive in this role, you must be able to:

Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.

Conduct individual sessions, facilitate group counseling and didactic educational presentations.

Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and unique client needs.

Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment through the ongoing assessment of the client and his/her natural supports that may result in modification to the service plan.

Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers, engage in case management activity by sending referrals, completing documentation necessary to secure services, maintain chart compliance, etc.

Include family and natural supports in the client’s treatment, per the client’s preference.

Maintain and apply knowledge of new developments in the field of substance use as required by specific state licensure.

Maintain a collegian relationship with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.

Maintain a thorough and comprehensive client record.

Serve as the point of contact for coordination and communication with other systems where clinical knowledge of the case is crucial.

Assist in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

Requirements High School Diploma or GED required

Active CADC I or CADC II license or above#CONSLAbout Community Medical Services Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

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