Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor | Growth & Benefits

Community Medical Services; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 45,461,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision

Health savings account

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401K with match

Tuition and CME reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. You will facilitate individual or group sessions, assist with treatment plans and coping strategies in a supportive outpatient setting.

CMS offers a performance-based pay model with quarterly increases and company-sponsored education, professional development, and reimbursement programs.

Qualifications

• Must have Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) license.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.

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.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment of client progress and supports.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers; perform case management tasks.
• Involve family and natural supports in treatment as requested by the client.
• Maintain up-to-date client records and chart documentation; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for coordination with other systems requiring clinical input.

Skills

SUDP license

Behavioral health experience

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. You will facilitate individual or group sessions, assist with treatment plans and coping strategies in a supportive outpatient setting.

CMS offers a performance-based pay model with quarterly increases and company-sponsored education, professional development, and reimbursement programs.