Substance Abuse Counselor

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

Job summary

Community Medical Services in Milwaukee seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders in outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination. A high school diploma with 360 hours of SUD education is required, along with one of several licensure options; a focus on working with diverse populations is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or higher with 360 hours of specialized education in substance use disorder.
• Licenses required include SAC-IT, SAC, CSAC or LPC-IT, LPC, LMFT, APSW or LCSW.
• Ability to maintain caseloads in compliance with regulatory standards.

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.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust service plans as needed.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based providers and complete referrals.
• Include family and natural supports in treatment as requested by clients.
• Maintain client records and ensure chart compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for coordination with other systems.

Skills

Caseload management

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Care coordination

Family involvement

Interagency collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED + 360 hours SUD education

Job description

Description

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether facilitating individual or group sessions, or assisting patients with treatment plans and coping strategies, your work will help foster a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey with us.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor's office or behavioral health clinic.
• Enjoys a consistent schedule.
• Is open to working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.

To thrive in this role, you must be able to:

• 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 the ongoing assessment of the client and his/her natural supports that may result in modification to the service plan.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers, engage in case management activity by sending referrals, completing documentation necessary to secure services, maintain chart compliance, etc.
• Include family and natural supports in the client's treatment, per the client's preference.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of new developments in the field of substance use as required by specific state licensure.
• Maintain a collegian relationship with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
• Maintain a thorough and comprehensive client record.
• Serve as the point of contact for coordination and communication with other systems where clinical knowledge of the case is crucial.
• Assist in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or higher required with completion of 360 hours of specialized education in substance use disorder through a post-secondary institution or department approved education program.

ONE of the following licenses required:

• License for Substance Use Counseling: SAC-IT, SAC or CSAC
• License for Mental Health Counseling: LPC-IT, LPC, LMFT, APSW or LCSW
• Behavioral health experience preferred

Notice to Wisconsin Employees:

• All new hires must provide proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccinations.
• In addition, new hires should have a current flu vaccination or be willing to receive one.
• Medical or religious exemptions for the flu vaccine are permitted. CMS will provide exemption forms, which must be completed and submitted prior to the start date.

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About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

Our Commitment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Conditions

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.