Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services•Portland, OR

19h

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances in an outpatient setting. The counselor facilitates individual and group sessions and helps patients develop treatment plans and coping strategies, contributing to a safe and supportive environment for recovery. The role involves maintaining a caseload, conducting behavioral health assessments, creating individualized treatment plans, evaluating progress, coordinating care and referrals, and maintaining comprehensive client records. The counselor also works with clients’ families and natural supports according to client preference, coordinates with community and recovery service providers, and assists with screening and coordinating primary care services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The stated pay is $36 per hour. Full-time employees are offered a benefits package that includes insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, reimbursement, and professional development. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active CADC I or CADC II license, or above.
Ability to work with multicultural and low-socioeconomic individuals.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
Conduct individual counseling sessions, facilitate group counseling, and deliver didactic educational presentations.
Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans that comply with regulatory requirements and address client needs.
Assess clients and their natural supports on an ongoing basis to evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify service plans when needed.
Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers, including sending referrals and completing documentation needed to secure services.
Maintain chart compliance and thorough, comprehensive client records.
Include family members and natural supports in treatment according to the client’s preference.
Maintain and apply knowledge of developments in the substance use field as required by state licensure.
Maintain professional 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 coordinating primary care services for clients.