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Community Medical Services

Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Overview 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.

Shift Monday - Friday 11AM-7PM

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 and modify service plans as needed.

Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers; engage in case management by sending referrals, completing necessary documentation, maintaining chart compliance.

Include family and natural supports in the client’s treatment, per the client’s preference.

Maintain knowledge of new developments in the field of substance use as required by state licensure; maintain professional relationships with other professionals, programs, and associations.

Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records; serve as the point of contact for coordination with other systems.

Assist in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required

No license required

Active LAC license or above preferred

Behavioral health experience in Counseling or Case Management preferred

Benefits

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

About Community Medical Services Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and counseling. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the opioid epidemic.

Equal Employment Opportunity CMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.

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