Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services•Milwaukee, WI

2d•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. This role involves facilitating individual or group sessions and assisting patients with treatment plans and coping strategies, aiming to foster a safe place for individuals starting their recovery journey. CMS emphasizes a patient-focused, outcomes-driven culture, offering performance-based pay with quarterly base pay increases. The company supports career progression through sponsored education, professional development, and reimbursement programs, investing in employee well-being with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. The ideal candidate is excited to work in an outpatient setting, enjoys a consistent schedule, and is open to working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals. Community Medical Services is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and counseling for opioid use disorder, with over 70 clinics in 14 states, dedicated to addressing the opioid epidemic.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or higher required with completion of 360 hours of specialized education in substance use disorder through a post-secondary institution or department approved education program.
ONE of the following licenses required: License for Substance Use Counseling: SAC-IT, SAC or CSAC
ONE of the following licenses required: License for Mental Health Counseling: LPC-IT, LPC, LMFT, APSW or LCSW
All new hires must provide proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccinations (for Wisconsin Employees).
New hires should have a current flu vaccination or be willing to receive one (for Wisconsin Employees).

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.