Counselor – WI

Community Medical Services•Madison, WI

20d

About The Position

Community Medical Services is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders. The role is based in an outpatient setting and involves individual and group counseling, treatment planning, education, case management, and coordination with community and healthcare providers. The counselor helps create a safe, patient-focused environment and supports clients in their recovery journey. The position maintains a caseload in accordance with regulatory standards, completes behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans, and evaluates and adjusts services based on client progress and needs. Counselors maintain comprehensive records, coordinate care with recovery and community-based providers, and may include family and other natural supports in treatment according to client preference. The role also supports screening and coordination of primary care services. CMS describes a consistent schedule and offers a performance-based pay model with potential quarterly base-pay increases. The company supports career development through sponsored education, professional development, and reimbursement programs. New Wisconsin hires must provide proof of MMR and Varicella vaccinations and must have a current flu vaccination or be willing to receive one; medical or religious exemptions are permitted with required forms submitted before the start date.

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 is required: SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC for substance use counseling; or LPC-IT, LPC, LMFT, APSW, or LCSW for mental health counseling.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience.

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 that comply with regulatory requirements and address client needs.
Assess treatment effectiveness on an ongoing basis, including consideration of clients' natural supports, and modify service plans when appropriate.
Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers and 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 treatment according to client 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 important.
Assist with screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.