Counselor - ND

Community Medical Services • Minot, ND

15h

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. The counselor works in an outpatient setting, facilitating individual and group sessions and helping patients with treatment plans and coping strategies. The role contributes to a safe, supportive environment for people beginning their recovery journey.

The position is scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the option to work additional days. Pay is $29–$32. CMS describes its work environment as supportive, engaging, and fulfilling. The company provides the listed benefits to full-time employees.

CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling for people seeking help with opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona, the organization has more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states. CMS is an equal opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Active LAC license or above.
• Candidates with an active LICSW license may be considered if they complete the LAC within the specified timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
• Conduct individual sessions, facilitate group counseling, and deliver didactic educational presentations.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans that meet regulatory requirements and client needs.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment of clients and their natural supports, modifying service plans as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers; perform case management activities such as sending referrals and completing 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 the substance use field 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 for full-time employees.
• Health savings account for full-time employees.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Life insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match for full-time employees.
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100% for full-time employees.
• Employee assistance program supporting mental health and wellness for full-time employees.
• Ongoing professional development for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time