Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor — Growth & Impact

Community Medical Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short/Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Holiday time

401K retirement plan with match

Tuition and CME reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioids and other substances. The role involves individual or group sessions, helping with treatment plans, and coping strategies in an outpatient setting.

We value a supportive environment with benefits for full-time staff, including health coverage, HSA, disability and life insurance, paid time off, a 401K match, CME reimbursement, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 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, OR a bachelor's degree in behavioral health, OR master's degree in behavioral health, OR four years total education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
• Conduct individual sessions and facilitate group counseling.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers; document referrals and ensure chart compliance.
• Engage family and natural supports as per client preference.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in substance use fields per licensure; maintain professional relationships.

Job description

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioids and other substances. The role involves individual or group sessions, helping with treatment plans, and coping strategies in an outpatient setting.

We value a supportive environment with benefits for full-time staff, including health coverage, HSA, disability and life insurance, paid time off, a 401K match, CME reimbursement, and ongoing professional development.