Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services•Salem, OR

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About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders in an outpatient setting. The counselor facilitates individual and group counseling, assists patients with treatment plans and coping strategies, and helps foster a safe environment for people beginning recovery. The role includes maintaining a caseload, conducting assessments, coordinating care, and supporting clients’ access to recovery and primary care services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the stated pay is $36 per hour. CMS describes its work environment as supportive, engaging, and fulfilling, and provides a benefits package for full-time employees. The organization is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program offering outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. It is headquartered in Arizona and has more than 70 clinics in 14 states.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active CADC I or CADC II license, or above.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
Conduct individual sessions and facilitate group counseling and didactic educational presentations.
Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans in compliance with regulatory requirements and clients’ needs.
Assess treatment effectiveness on an ongoing basis, including consideration of clients’ natural supports, and modify service plans when appropriate.
Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers; send referrals, complete documentation needed to secure services, and maintain chart compliance.
Include family and natural supports in clients’ treatment according to client 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.
Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records.
Coordinate and communicate with other systems when clinical knowledge of a case is crucial.
Assist with screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.