Substance Abuse Counselor - $1500 Sign-On Bonus

Community Medical Services•McKinney, TX

17d

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 facilitates individual and group sessions and helps patients develop treatment plans and coping strategies, contributing to a safe, supportive outpatient recovery environment. The role works with multicultural and low socioeconomic-status individuals and offers a consistent schedule. The counselor manages a caseload, conducts behavioral health assessments, develops and reviews individualized treatment plans, coordinates care and referrals, maintains compliant client records, and works with clients’ families and natural supports according to client preference. The position also involves coordinating with community and recovery providers, serving as a clinical point of contact with other systems, and helping screen and coordinate primary care services. CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona, CMS operates more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states.

Requirements

Associate degree or above.
Active LCDC, LPC, or LCSW license.

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 in compliance with regulatory requirements and 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; send referrals, complete documentation needed to secure services, and maintain chart compliance.
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 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 crucial.
Assist with screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.