Community Medical Services
Substance Abuse Counselor – Community Medical Services
Shift: Monday‑Friday 4:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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.
Benefits
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Short and long‑term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
401(k) retirement plan with match
Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellness
Ongoing professional development
Ideal Candidate
Excited to work in an outpatient setting, similar to a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic
Enjoys a consistent schedule
Open to working with multi‑cultural and low socio‑economic individuals
Responsibilities
Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
Conduct individual sessions, facilitate group counseling, and deliver 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 their natural supports, modifying the service plan as needed.
Coordinate care with other recovery and community‑based service providers, engage in case management activity by sending referrals, completing documentation necessary to secure services, maintaining 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 collegial 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 or GED required
No license required
Active LAC license or above preferred
Behavioral health experience in counseling or case management preferred
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‑to‑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.
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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.
Benefits
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Short and long‑term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
401(k) retirement plan with match
Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellness
Ongoing professional development
Ideal Candidate
Excited to work in an outpatient setting, similar to a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic
Enjoys a consistent schedule
Open to working with multi‑cultural and low socio‑economic individuals
Responsibilities
Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
Conduct individual sessions, facilitate group counseling, and deliver 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 their natural supports, modifying the service plan as needed.
Coordinate care with other recovery and community‑based service providers, engage in case management activity by sending referrals, completing documentation necessary to secure services, maintaining 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 collegial 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 or GED required
No license required
Active LAC license or above preferred
Behavioral health experience in counseling or case management preferred
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‑to‑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.
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