Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services•Fond du Lac, 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 substance use disorders. The counselor works in an outpatient setting, facilitating individual and group counseling, supporting treatment plans and coping strategies, and helping provide a safe environment for patients beginning recovery. The role includes maintaining a compliant caseload, conducting assessments and counseling, creating and evaluating individualized treatment plans, coordinating care and referrals, maintaining client records, and collaborating with patients’ families and natural supports when appropriate. The counselor also coordinates with community providers and other systems, assists with access to primary care, and maintains knowledge of developments in substance use treatment required by state licensure. CMS describes a consistent schedule and a performance-based pay model with eligibility for quarterly base-pay increases. The organization supports career growth through company-sponsored education, professional development, reimbursement programs, and career mobility. Benefits described apply to full-time employees.

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.
For Wisconsin new hires: provide proof of MMR and Varicella vaccinations, and have a current flu vaccination or be willing to receive one. Medical or religious exemptions for flu vaccination are permitted and require completion and submission of CMS exemption forms before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience is preferred.
Interest in working in an outpatient setting, such as a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic.
Enjoys a consistent schedule.
Openness to working with multicultural and low socioeconomic individuals.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
Conduct individual counseling sessions, facilitate group counseling, and deliver 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 consideration of the client’s natural supports, and modify the service plan when appropriate.
Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers; conduct case-management activities, including referrals and documentation needed to secure services, and maintain chart compliance.
Include family and natural supports in the client’s treatment according to the client’s preference.
Maintain and apply knowledge of developments in the substance use field 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 a 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 supporting mental health and wellness
Ongoing professional development
Company-sponsored education and reimbursement programs
Eligibility for quarterly increases in base pay through a performance-based pay model