Substance Abuse Counselor

Description

Substance Abuse Counselor role at Community Medical Services (CMS) to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Facilitate individual or group sessions, or assist patients with treatment plans and coping strategies to foster a safe place for recovery.

Schedule : Monday through Friday 9 : 30am - 6pm

Pay Range : Up to $40 / hr depending on licensure and experience

Responsibilities

• 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 regulatory compliance and addressing client needs.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment and adjust service plans as needed.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers; engage in case management activities including referrals and necessary documentation to secure services; maintain chart compliance.
• Include family and natural supports in the client's treatment, per client preference.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in substance use treatment as required by state licensure.
• Maintain professional relationships with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
• Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records.
• Serve as the point of contact for coordination with other systems where clinical knowledge is crucial.
• Assist in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

Requirements

About Community Medical Services

CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to addressing the opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

Our Commitment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Conditions

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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