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Community Medical Services

Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services, Marion, Indiana, United States, 46953

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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.

Schedule Monday – Friday 4:30 am – 1:00 pm with rotating Saturdays 6:00 am – 10:00 am

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

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 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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

LCAC, LAC, CADAC II, CADAC IV, LMHC, LCSW or LMFT license preferred

If not licensed, the candidate must be eligible to be licensed with the ability to obtain ACIT II with MATs license within 120 days of employment. The candidate must also have at least 15 credit hours in qualifying college courses in Human Services‑related field to begin the ACIT II process.

Behavioral health experience 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‑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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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