Substance Abuse Counselor

Overview

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Schedule : Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6AM - 6PM

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual sessions and group counseling.
• Assist patients with 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 documentation.
• Include family and natural supports in the client's treatment, per client preference.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in the field of substance use as required by licensure.
• Maintain professional relationships with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
• Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records and serve as a point of contact for coordination with other systems where clinical knowledge is crucial.
• Assist in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

Qualifications

Benefits

About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling for opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges of the opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

Our Commitment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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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