Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor — Stable Hours

Community Medical Services; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401K with match

Education 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. In outpatient sessions, you will support treatment plans and coping strategies to help individuals begin their recovery journey.

The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule and a comprehensive benefits package. CMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting employees’ well-being and professional development while delivering

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• 2 years of qualifying education, behavioral health experience, or a combination of both.
• Associate degree plus 2 years full-time behavioral health work experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus 1 year full-time behavioral health work experience.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health-related field.
• Knowledge of DSM-5, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques.

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.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify service plans as needed.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers; maintain documentation.
• Include family and natural supports as per client preference.
• Stay updated on new developments in substance use treatment.

Skills

Caseload mgmt

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Regulatory compliance

DSM-5 knowledge

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. In outpatient sessions, you will support treatment plans and coping strategies to help individuals begin their recovery journey.

The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule and a comprehensive benefits package. CMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting employees’ well-being and professional development while delivering