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. The role involves facilitating individual and group counseling sessions, developing individualized treatment plans, and coordinating care with community-based service providers.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions and develop individualized treatment plans for patients recovering from addiction.
• Manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards while coordinating care with community-based service providers.
• Conduct 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 collegial 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.
• Aid in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or higher required with completion of 360 hours of specialized education in substance use disorder through a post-secondary institution or department approved education program.
• ONE of the following licenses required: License for Substance Use Counseling: SAC-IT, SAC or CSAC License for Mental Health Counseling: LPC-IT, LPC, LMFT, APSW or LCSW
• Behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

Highly organized, compassionate, and detail-oriented. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records systems.

Skills

• Substance Abuse Counseling
• Case Management
• Behavioral Health Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Regulatory Compliance
• Patient Coordination
• Clinical Documentation
• Didactic Presentation
• Patient Advocacy

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Salary range: Not specified

Schedule

Remote Job: Yes

Benefits

• 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