Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services•Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from opioid and other illicit substance addictions. The counselor supports recovery by facilitating individual and group sessions and helping patients develop treatment plans and coping strategies. The role is based in an outpatient setting and offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 4:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The work environment is described as supportive, engaging, and fulfilling, serving a multicultural and low-socioeconomic population. CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program that provides outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona, the organization operates more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states. CMS is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Knowledge of behavioral management, de-escalation methods, crisis intervention, and techniques for preventing violent behavior harmful to the client or others, with the ability to apply them to clients experiencing different levels of crisis.
Academic and working knowledge of DSM-5, community resources, clinical methods, and procedures, and the ability to apply them.
Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma, GED, or associate degree plus 2 years of behavioral health experience; a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field plus 1 year of behavioral health experience; or a master’s degree in a behavioral health-related field with no prior behavioral health experience required.

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 compliance with regulatory requirements and client needs.
Assess treatment effectiveness on an ongoing basis, including the client and their natural supports, and modify the service plan when appropriate.
Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers, including sending referrals, completing documentation to secure services, and maintaining 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 substance use treatment as required by state licensure.
Maintain professional 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.