Substance Abuse Counselor
Company: Community Medical Services Holdings, LLC
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Substance Abuse CounselorCommunity Medical Services (CMS) is
urgently hiring an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor to assist
patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit
substances. Our ideal candidate knows the drill-the experience
you've gained has enabled you to help clients overcome the
behavioral health challenges presented by the growing opioid
epidemic. Whether facilitating individual or group sessions, or
assisting patients with treatment plans and coping strategies,
you'll do your part to help foster a safe place for anyone looking
to start their recovery journey with CMS.What to ExpectAs you join
our mission to help those suffering from substance use disorders
reclaim their lives, expect to thrive in a comfortable, welcoming,
and fun environment where you are valued for the work you do,
championed by passionate leaders, and equipped with the tools and
ongoing training you need to achieve your goals.Along the way,
we'll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that
includes:Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth
savings accountShort and long-term disability insuranceLife
insurancePaid sick, vacation, and holiday time401K retirement plan
with matchTuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%Employee
assistance program to support your mental health and
wellnessOngoing professional developmentWe're looking for someone
who:Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a
doctor's office.Has behavioral health experience working with
multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.Values
mentorship. We'll need you to encourage, guide, and develop other
members of the counseling team.To thrive in this role, you must be
able to:Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with
regulatory standards and ratios.Facilitate and co-facilitate
didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and
individual counseling sessions.Include family and natural supports
in the client's treatment, per the client's preference.Maintain and
apply knowledge of new developments in the field of substance use
as required by specific state licensure.Maintain a collegian
relationship with other substance use professionals, programs, and
associations.Mentor less tenured CMS counselors as needed.Complete
comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized
treatment plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
and unique client needs.Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment
through the ongoing assessment of the client and his/her natural
supports that may result in modification to the service plan.Ensure
coordination of care out of the area or out of the state prior to
discontinuation of services.Maintain a thorough and comprehensive
client record.Serve as the point of contact for coordination and
communication with other systems where clinical knowledge of the
case is crucial.Assist in screening and coordinating primary care
services for clients.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED
requiredNo license requiredActive LAC license or above
preferredBehavioral health experience in Counseling or Case
Management preferredAbout Community Medical ServicesCommunity
Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment
program providing services in the form of outpatient
medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling
to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered
in Arizona with more than 40 treatment clinics in nine states, CMS
is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing
opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.Our
CommitmentWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by
law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform essential functions.Other
ConditionsPlease note this job description is not designed to cover
or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.COUNS002987#CONSL
Keywords: Community Medical Services Holdings, LLC, Phoenix , Substance Abuse Counselor, Other , Phoenix, Arizona
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