Counselor – WA

Community Medical Services•Vancouver, WA

13d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Community Medical Services, we believe our team members grow best in a culture that matches our patient-focused, outcomes-driven mission. Through our performance-based pay model, employees are eligible for quarterly increases in base pay that recognize dedication and results. In line with our value of Continuous Learning, we support career progression through company-sponsored education, professional development, and reimbursement programs. Whether you’re pursuing a leadership path or deepening expertise as an individual contributor, CMS offers mobility and opportunities to grow your career while making a difference.

Requirements

One of the following degrees required: Associate degree: 2,500 hours of supervised substance abuse counseling experience. Bachelor's degree: 2,000 hours of supervised substance abuse counseling experience. Master's degree or higher:1,500 hours of supervised substance abuse counseling experience.
Must have Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) license

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience preferred

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.