Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services•West Allis, WI

4h•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. This role involves facilitating individual or group sessions and assisting patients with treatment plans and coping strategies, aiming to foster a safe place for their recovery journey. CMS believes in a culture that supports its patient-focused, outcomes-driven mission, offering performance-based pay with quarterly increases. The company supports career progression through company-sponsored education, professional development, and reimbursement programs, providing opportunities for growth and making a difference. Community Medical Services is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program that provides outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to individuals seeking help with opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona, CMS operates more than 70 treatment clinics across 14 states, committed to addressing the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or higher required with 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 required: License for Substance Use Counseling: SAC-IT, SAC or CSAC; License for Mental Health Counseling: LPC-IT, LPC, LMFT, APSW or LCSW.
All new hires must provide proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccinations (for Wisconsin Employees).
New hires should have a current flu vaccination or be willing to receive one (for Wisconsin Employees).

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience preferred

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.