Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services • Portland, OR

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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 substance use disorders. In an outpatient setting, the counselor provides individual and group counseling, helps patients develop treatment plans and coping strategies, and contributes to a safe environment for people beginning recovery. The role involves maintaining a caseload, assessing client needs and progress, coordinating services, and keeping comprehensive records in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. CMS describes its work environment as supportive, engaging, and fulfilling, and seeks someone comfortable working with multicultural and low-socioeconomic-status individuals. CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program offering outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. It is headquartered in Arizona and operates more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active CADC I or CADC II license, or above.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate group counseling and didactic educational presentations.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans in accordance with regulatory requirements and client needs.
• Assess treatment effectiveness on an ongoing basis, including the client’s natural supports, and modify the service plan when appropriate.
• 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 treatment according to the client’s preference.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of developments in substance use treatment as required by applicable state licensure.
• Maintain collegial relationships with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
• Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records.
• Coordinate and communicate 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 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: High school or GED