Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time

401K retirement plan with match

Tuition and CME reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Community Medical Services (CMS) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to help patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other substances. You will conduct individual and group sessions, assist with treatment plans, and support coping strategies to foster a safe recovery journey.

CMS offers a benefits package for full-time employees including health/dental/vision insurance, HSA, disability, life insurance, paid time off, 401K with match, CME reimbursement, EAP, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

Associates degree or above required.
Active LCDC, LPC or LCSW license required.
Behavioral health experience preferred.

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 regulatory compliance and client needs.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment and modify service plans as needed.
Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers, and complete referrals and documentation to secure services.

Skills

Caseload management

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associates degree or higher

LCDC/LPC/LCSW license

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:15am-1:30pm

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.

Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:15am-1:30pm

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

Associates degree or above required
Active LCDC, LPC or LCSW license required
Behavioral health experience preferred

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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 under 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.

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