Outpatient Substance Use Counselor

Community Medical Services; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; 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 (sick, vacation, holiday

401K retirement plan with match

CME reimbursement up to 100%

Employee assistance program

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Community Medical Services (CMS) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders in an outpatient setting in Phoenix, AZ. The role includes conducting individual and group sessions, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with other providers.

CMS offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that values ongoing professional development and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED plus 2 years 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 behavioral management, de-escalation methods, crisis intervention, and defusing techniques to prevent violent behavior harmful to self or others and the ability to apply these techniques to a client population in various levels of crisis.
• Academic and working knowledge of DSM-5, community resources, clinical methods and procedures and application of the same

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 ongoing assessment of the client and supports that may result in modification to the service plan.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers; engage in case management activities such as referrals and documentation.
• Include family and natural supports in the client’s treatment per the client’s preference.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in substance use as required by state licensure.
• Maintain professional relationships with other substance use professionals and programs.
• Maintain a thorough and comprehensive client record and serve as the point of contact for coordination with other systems.
• Assist in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health-related field

Bachelor's degree + 1 year full-time behavioral health work experience

Associate degree + 2 years full-time behavioral health work experience

High school diploma or GED + 2 years qualifying education/behavioral health experience

Job description

Community Medical Services (CMS) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders in an outpatient setting in Phoenix, AZ. The role includes conducting individual and group sessions, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with other providers.

CMS offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that values ongoing professional development and multidisciplinary collaboration.