Counselor – WA

Community Medical Services • Everett, WA

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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, helps patients develop treatment plans and coping strategies, and contributes to a safe environment for people beginning recovery. The role includes maintaining a caseload, assessing behavioral health needs, coordinating services, and keeping comprehensive client records in accordance with regulatory standards. Counselors work with clients’ families and natural supports when the client prefers, and coordinate with recovery, community, and primary care providers.

Requirements

• Must have a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) license.
• Required supervised substance abuse counseling experience varies by degree: 2,500 hours with an associate degree, 2,000 hours with a bachelor's degree, or 1,500 hours with a master's degree or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health experience preferred.

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 accordance 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, including sending referrals, completing documentation needed to secure services, and maintaining chart compliance.
• Include family and natural supports in client treatment according to client preference.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of developments in the substance use field as required by specific state licensure.
• Maintain collegial relationships with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
• Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records.
• 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 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.
• Company-sponsored education and reimbursement programs.
• Performance-based pay with eligibility for quarterly base-pay increases.

What This Job Offers

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