Outpatient Substance Use Counselor – Impact & Growth

Community Medical Services; Tucson (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision

Health savings account

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off ( sick, vacation, and  H

401K retirement plan with match

Tuition and CME reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Ongoing professional development

Zusammenfassung

Community Medical Services (CMS) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioids and other substances in an outpatient setting. You will conduct individual and group sessions, assist with treatment planning, and coordinate with the care team to foster a supportive recovery journey.

The role emphasizes a steady Mon-Fri schedule with an early start (4:30am–12:30pm) and opportunities to contribute to comprehensive care and community outreach.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 21 years of age.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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, potentially modifying the service plan.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers, engage in case management activities, and maintain chart compliance.
• 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 organizations.
• Maintain a thorough and comprehensive client record.

Kenntnisse

Behavioral management

De-escalation methods

Crisis intervention

DSM-5 knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma / GED / Associate's degree +2 years behavioral health experience

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health +1 year experience

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Jobbeschreibung

Community Medical Services (CMS) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioids and other substances in an outpatient setting. You will conduct individual and group sessions, assist with treatment planning, and coordinate with the care team to foster a supportive recovery journey.

The role emphasizes a steady Mon-Fri schedule with an early start (4:30am–12:30pm) and opportunities to contribute to comprehensive care and community outreach.