Substance Abuse Counselor - Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Description

Shift: Monday-Friday 4:15AM-12:15PM

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.

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 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.
• Cookordinate 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.
• Assist in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required, plus:
• An associate degree and two years of relevant experience in behavioral health setting;
• OR a bachelor's degree in behavioral health field;
• OR master's degree in behavioral health field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to behavioral health totaling 4 years is acceptable.
• High school diploma or GED as well as a combination of behavioral health education and work experience totaling a minimum of four years may be acceptable.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Skills

To thrive in this role, you must be excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic. You should enjoy a consistent schedule and be open to working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.

Benefits

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%.
• Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness.
• Ongoing professional development.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Other Conditions

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