Substance Abuse Counselor

About the role

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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 5:30am-1:45pm

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
• Conduct individual sessions, facilitate group counseling, and deliver 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 ongoing assessment of the client and their natural supports, modifying the service plan as needed.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers, engage in case management activity (e.g., sending referrals, completing documentation to secure services, maintaining chart compliance).
• 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 collegial relationship with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
• Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records.
• 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

• Associate’s degree or above required.
• Active LCDC, LPC, or LCSW license required.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.
• Excited to work in an outpatient setting, similar to a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic.
• Enjoys a consistent schedule.
• Open to working with multicultural and low socio-economic individuals.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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 company match.
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%.
• Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellness.
• Ongoing professional development.

About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment, one-on-one counseling, and group counseling to individuals seeking help with opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with over 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to addressing the challenges of the growing opioid epidemic in underserved communities.