Counselor - ND

Community Medical Services • Minot, ND

1d • $29 - $32

About The Position

Community Medical Services is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders. In an outpatient treatment setting, the counselor facilitates individual and group counseling, supports treatment planning and coping strategies, and helps provide a safe environment for recovery. The position works with multicultural and low socioeconomic individuals and follows a consistent schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the option to work additional days. Pay is $29–$32.

Community Medical Services is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program offering outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. The organization is headquartered in Arizona and operates more than 70 clinics in 14 states.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Active LAC license or above.
• May consider candidates with an active LICSW license if they complete the LAC within the specified timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate group counseling and educational presentations.
• Complete behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans in compliance with regulatory requirements and client needs.
• Assess treatment effectiveness on an ongoing basis, including consideration of the client’s natural supports, and modify service plans as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with recovery and community-based providers, including case management, referrals, and documentation needed to secure services.
• Maintain chart compliance and thorough, comprehensive client records.
• Include family and natural supports in treatment according to the client’s preference.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of developments in substance use treatment as required by state licensure.
• Maintain collegial relationships with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
• Serve as the point of contact for coordination and communication with other systems when clinical knowledge of the case is important.
• Assist with screening and coordination of primary care services for clients.

Benefits

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 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 supporting mental health and wellness.
• Ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time