Substance Abuse Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short/Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Holiday time

401K retirement plan with match

Tuition and CME reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioids and other substances. The role involves individual or group sessions, helping with treatment plans, and coping strategies in an outpatient setting.

We value a supportive environment with benefits for full-time staff, including health coverage, HSA, disability and life insurance, paid time off, a 401K match, CME reimbursement, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required; plus an associate degree and two years of relevant experience in behavioral health, OR a bachelor's degree in behavioral health, OR master's degree in behavioral health, OR four years total education/experience.

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.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers; document referrals and ensure chart compliance.
• Engage family and natural supports as per client preference.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in substance use fields per licensure; maintain professional relationships.

Job description

Description

Shift: Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM

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.

As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.

Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• 401K retirement plan with match
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
• Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
• Ongoing professional development

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

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required, plus:
• An associate degree and two years of relevant experience in behavioral health setting; OR a bachelor's degree in behavioral health field, OR master's degree in behavioral health field. An equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to behavioral health totaling 4 years is acceptable.
• High school diploma or GED as well as a combination of behavioral health education and work experience totaling a minimum of four years may be acceptable.

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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.