Counselor – WI

Community Medical Services•Madison, WI

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About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioid and other illicit substance addictions. The counselor helps create a safe environment for recovery by conducting individual and group sessions, supporting treatment plans, and helping patients develop coping strategies. The role is based in an outpatient setting, such as a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic, and involves working with multicultural and low-socioeconomic individuals on a consistent schedule. The counselor manages a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards, conducts assessments and treatment planning, evaluates client progress, coordinates care with recovery and community providers, and maintains comprehensive client records. The position also includes coordinating primary care services and working with family and natural supports according to the client’s preferences. CMS describes a performance-based pay model with eligibility for quarterly base-pay increases. The company also supports career growth through company-sponsored education, professional development, and reimbursement programs. Full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher.
Completion of 360 hours of specialized substance-use-disorder education through a post-secondary institution or department-approved education program.
One of the following licenses: SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC for substance-use counseling; or LPC-IT, LPC, LMFT, APSW, or LCSW for mental-health counseling.
New hires in Wisconsin must provide proof of MMR and Varicella vaccinations.
New hires should have a current flu vaccination or be willing to receive one; medical or religious exemptions are permitted and require submission of CMS exemption forms before the start date.

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 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 clients’ natural supports, and modify service plans as appropriate.
Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers; conduct case management activities, send referrals, complete documentation needed to secure services, and maintain chart compliance.
Include family and natural supports in client treatment according to client preference.
Maintain and apply knowledge of developments in the substance-use field 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 important.
Assist with screening and coordinating 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 to support mental health and wellness
Ongoing professional development
Performance-based pay model with eligibility for quarterly increases in base pay
Company-sponsored education and career development opportunities