Substance Abuse Counselor $1500.00 Sign On Bonus

Community Medical Services • Sterling Heights, MI

21h

About The Position

Community Medical Services is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders. The counselor works in an outpatient setting, facilitating individual and group sessions and helping patients develop treatment plans and coping strategies. The role includes maintaining a caseload, providing counseling and education, coordinating care with community and recovery service providers, and supporting patients’ recovery in collaboration with their chosen family and natural supports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work, with a CAADC; the CAADC may be obtained if the candidate does not already have it.
• Limited license as an LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW, with a CAADC or development plan.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions, facilitate group counseling, and provide didactic educational presentations.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans that meet regulatory requirements and client needs.
• Assess treatment effectiveness on an ongoing basis, including consideration of the client’s natural supports, and modify service plans as needed.
• 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 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.
• 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 coordination of primary care services for clients.

Benefits

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match.
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%.
• Employee assistance program supporting mental health and wellness.
• Ongoing professional development.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time