Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor: Growth & Impact

Community Medical Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance

Health Savings Account

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K with match

CME reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders. The role involves facilitating individual and group sessions, developing treatment plans, and supporting coping strategies in an outpatient setting.

CMS emphasizes ongoing education, professional development, and a performance-based pay model with quarterly increases.

Qualifications

• Must hold SUDP license.
• Supervised counseling hours required per degree.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual sessions and facilitate group counseling.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based providers.
• Maintain detailed client records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Education

Associate degree: 2,500 hours of supervised substance abuse counseling experience

Bachelor's degree: 2,000 hours of supervised substance abuse counseling experience

Master's degree or higher: 1,500 hours of supervised substance abuse counseling experience

Job description

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders. The role involves facilitating individual and group sessions, developing treatment plans, and supporting coping strategies in an outpatient setting.

CMS emphasizes ongoing education, professional development, and a performance-based pay model with quarterly increases.