Substance Abuse Counselor- LCDC, LPC, LCSW

Community Medical Services • San Antonio, TX

9h

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders. The role supports patients in an outpatient treatment setting through individual and group counseling, treatment planning, coping strategies, education, care coordination, and case management. The counselor helps foster a safe and supportive environment for people beginning their recovery journey.

The position involves managing a caseload, conducting assessments, developing and reviewing individualized treatment plans, coordinating services with recovery and community providers, maintaining compliant client records, and communicating with other systems when clinical knowledge is important. The counselor may include family and natural supports in treatment according to client preference and assist with screening and coordination of primary care services.

CMS describes its environment as supportive, engaging, and fulfilling, and seeks someone who enjoys an outpatient setting and a consistent schedule and is open to working with multicultural and low socioeconomic individuals. The job description notes that duties may change and that it is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Requirements

• Associate degree or above.
• Active LCDC, LPC, or LCSW license.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health experience.
• Interest in working in an outpatient setting.
• Enjoys a consistent schedule.
• Openness to working 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 in compliance with regulatory requirements and client needs.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment of clients and their natural supports, modifying service plans when appropriate.
• Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers and conduct case management, including 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 crucial.
• Assist with screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

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 supporting mental health and wellness.
• Ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree