Substance Abuse Counselor- $1,500 Sign on Bonus

Community Medical Services • McKinney, TX

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About The Position

Community Medical Services is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from opioid and other illicit substance addictions. The counselor facilitates individual and group sessions and helps patients with treatment plans and coping strategies, contributing to a safe environment for people beginning recovery. The role is based in an outpatient setting, such as a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic, and offers a consistent schedule. The counselor works with multicultural and low socioeconomic individuals.

The position manages patient caseloads and records, conducts assessments and counseling, develops and reviews individualized treatment plans, and coordinates care with recovery, community-based, and primary care providers. The counselor also supports clients’ involvement of family and other natural supports according to client preference, and maintains knowledge of developments in substance use treatment relevant to state licensure.

Community Medical Services is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona, it has more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states.

Requirements

• Associate degree or above.
• Active LCDC, LPC, or LCSW license.
• Ability to work with multicultural and low socioeconomic individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health experience.

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 comply with regulatory requirements and address client needs.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment of clients and their natural supports, modifying service plans as needed.
• Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers; conduct case management, send referrals, complete service documentation, and maintain chart compliance.
• Include family and natural supports in client treatment according to the client’s preference.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of new developments in substance use treatment as required by state licensure.
• Maintain a collegial relationship 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 in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree