Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services•Fond Du Lac, WI

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to help patients recovering from opioid and other illicit substance addictions. The counselor supports recovery by facilitating individual and group sessions, helping patients with treatment plans and coping strategies, and contributing to a safe, patient-focused setting. The role is in an outpatient environment and involves work with multicultural and low-socioeconomic individuals. CMS describes a consistent schedule and a performance-based pay model with eligibility for quarterly base-pay increases based on dedication and results. The organization supports career progression through company-sponsored education, professional development, and reimbursement programs. CMS 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 treatment clinics in 14 states.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher.
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 is required: substance use counseling license (SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC) or mental health counseling license (LPC-IT, LPC, LMFT, APSW, or LCSW).

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience is 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 that meet regulatory requirements and address client needs.
Assess treatment effectiveness on an ongoing basis, including consideration of the client’s natural supports, and modify the service plan when appropriate.
Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers and perform case management activities, including sending referrals and completing documentation needed to secure services.
Maintain chart compliance and thorough, comprehensive client records.
Include family and natural supports in the client’s treatment according to the client’s 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.
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.