Community Medical Services
Substance Abuse Counselor
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Community Medical Services
Location: Akron, OH
Salary: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00
Employment type: Full‑time
Job 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 those beginning 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
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.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment of clients and their natural supports, making necessary plan modifications.
Coordinate care with other recovery and community‑based service providers, engage in case‑management activities, and maintain chart compliance.
Include family and natural supports in client treatment, per client preference.
Maintain and apply knowledge of new developments in the field of substance use as required by state licensure.
Maintain a collegial relationship with other substance‑use professionals, programs, and associations.
Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records.
Serve as 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
Combination of ONE of the following education and licensure levels required:
High school diploma or GED and active CDCA license (preliminary licensure acceptable)
Associate’s degree in Behavioral Science and active LCDC II license
Bachelor’s degree in Science and active LCDC III license
Master’s degree in Behavioral Science and active LICDC license
Behavioral health experience preferred.
About Community Medical Services Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF‑accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication‑assisted treatment and one‑on‑one and group counseling to those seeking help with 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 other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Conditions 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
Location: Akron, OH
Salary: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00
Employment type: Full‑time
Job 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 those beginning 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
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.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment of clients and their natural supports, making necessary plan modifications.
Coordinate care with other recovery and community‑based service providers, engage in case‑management activities, and maintain chart compliance.
Include family and natural supports in client treatment, per client preference.
Maintain and apply knowledge of new developments in the field of substance use as required by state licensure.
Maintain a collegial relationship with other substance‑use professionals, programs, and associations.
Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records.
Serve as 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
Combination of ONE of the following education and licensure levels required:
High school diploma or GED and active CDCA license (preliminary licensure acceptable)
Associate’s degree in Behavioral Science and active LCDC II license
Bachelor’s degree in Science and active LCDC III license
Master’s degree in Behavioral Science and active LICDC license
Behavioral health experience preferred.
About Community Medical Services Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF‑accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication‑assisted treatment and one‑on‑one and group counseling to those seeking help with 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 other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Conditions 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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