Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Overview

Description
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Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether facilitating individual or group sessions, or assisting patients with treatment plans and coping strategies, your work will help foster a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey with us. As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.

Pay Range: $36/hr

Location: Portland on 122nd

• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions and didactic educational presentations.
• Assist patients with treatment plans, coping strategies, and ongoing recovery support.
• Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
• Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers; engage in case management activities such as referrals, documentation, and chart compliance.
• Include family and natural supports in the client’s treatment, per the client’s preference.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in the field of substance use as required by state licensure.
• Maintain professional relationships with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
• Maintain a thorough and comprehensive client record and serve as the point of contact for coordination with other systems requiring clinical knowledge of the case.
• Assist in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Active CADC I or CADC II license or above

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• 401K retirement plan with match
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
• Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
• Ongoing professional development

Community 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 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

We 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.

Please 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.