Counselor - AK

Community Medical Services•Wasilla, AK

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About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. The counselor works in an outpatient setting, facilitating individual and group sessions and helping patients develop treatment plans and coping strategies. The role supports a safe, supportive environment for people beginning their recovery journey. The position involves maintaining a caseload, conducting assessments and counseling, coordinating treatment and community services, and keeping comprehensive client records in compliance with regulatory standards. The counselor also coordinates with other recovery, community, and healthcare providers and may include family and natural supports in treatment according to the client’s preference. CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. The company is headquartered in Arizona and operates more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states. This role is for the Alaska location indicated by “AK” in the posting title.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
QAP certification must be completed by completion of training.
Active CDC I license or higher required.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Behavioral health experience preferred.
Interest in working in an outpatient setting.
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.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment of clients and their natural supports, modifying service plans when appropriate.
Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers; perform case-management activities, including sending referrals and completing documentation needed to secure services.
Maintain chart compliance and thorough, comprehensive client records.
Include family and natural supports in client treatment according to the client’s preference.
Maintain and apply knowledge of developments in substance use treatment as required by state licensure.
Maintain collegial relationships with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
Serve as the point of contact for coordination and communication with other systems when clinical knowledge of the case is crucial.
Assist with screening for and coordinating primary care services for clients.