Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients in their recovery from opioid and other illicit substance addictions. This role involves facilitating individual and group counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, and teaching coping strategies to create a supportive environment for recovery. CMS is a CARF-accredited program offering outpatient medication-assisted treatment and counseling for opioid use disorder. With over 70 clinics across 14 states, CMS is dedicated to addressing the opioid epidemic in underserved communities.

Requirements

Combination of ONE of the following education and licensure levels required:
High school diploma or GED and active CDCA license (CDCA - Preliminary licensure acceptable)
Associates degree in Behavioral Science and active LCDC II license
Bachelor’s degree in Science and active LCDC III license
Master’s degree in Behavioral Science and active LICDC license

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.