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Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Medical Services•Portland, OR

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 role involves providing individual and group counseling, assisting patients with treatment plans and coping strategies, and helping foster a safe environment for recovery. The position is in an outpatient setting, such as a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic, and works with multicultural and low socioeconomic individuals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., with pay of $36 per hour. Community Medical Services is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program offering outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona, CMS operates more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states and is dedicated to addressing the opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking. CMS is an equal employment opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Active CADC I or CADC II license or above.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
  • Conduct individual 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 as appropriate.
  • Coordinate care with recovery and community-based service providers; perform case management activities, send referrals, complete documentation needed to secure services, and maintain chart compliance.
  • Include family and natural supports in clients’ 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
  • 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.

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