Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether facilitating individual or group sessions, or assisting patients with treatment plans and coping strategies, your work will help foster a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey with us. As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued. We’re looking for someone who: Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic. Enjoys a consistent schedule. Is open to working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of qualifying education, behavioral health experience, or a combination of both
Associate degree plus 2 years full-time behavioral health work experience
Bachelor's degree plus 1 year full-time behavioral health work experience
Master's or Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health-related field
Knowledge of behavioral management, de-escalation methods, crisis intervention, and defusing techniques to prevent violent behavior harmful to self or others and the ability to apply these techniques to a client population in various levels of crisis
Academic and working knowledge of DSM-5, community resources, clinical methods and procedures and application of the same

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.