Counselor – WA

Community Medical Services•Everett, WA

6d•$33 - $36

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders. The role involves individual and group counseling, assisting with treatment plans and coping strategies, and fostering a safe environment for patients beginning their recovery journey. The position is based in an outpatient setting, such as a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic, and offers a consistent schedule. The counselor will work with multicultural and low-socioeconomic individuals. CMS describes a patient-focused, outcomes-driven culture and a performance-based pay model that provides eligible employees with quarterly base-pay increases. The organization supports career progression through company-sponsored education, professional development, and reimbursement programs. The posted salary description is 33–36; no pay period or currency is specified.

Requirements

Must have a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) license.
One of the following degree and supervised substance abuse counseling experience combinations is required: associate degree and 2,500 hours; bachelor’s degree and 2,000 hours; or master’s degree or higher and 1,500 hours.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
Conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate group counseling and didactic educational presentations.
Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans that meet regulatory requirements and clients’ needs.
Assess treatment effectiveness on an ongoing basis, including clients and their natural supports, and modify service plans when appropriate.
Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers, make referrals, complete documentation needed to secure services, and maintain chart compliance.
Include family and natural supports in client treatment according to the client’s preference.
Maintain and apply knowledge of developments in substance use treatment as required by state licensure.
Maintain professional 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.