Addiction Counselor
Addiction Counselor
Community Medical Services
Aurora, CO
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Schedule Monday through Friday 600a - 200p
Pay Range Up to $40/hr depending on experience
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 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 for full-time employees that includes
Pay Range Up to $40/hr depending on experience
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 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 for full-time employees that includes
- 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
- Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic.
- Enjoys a consistent schedule.
- Is open to working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.
- Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
- Conduct individual sessions, facilitate group counseling and didactic educational presentations.
- 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.
- Coordinate care with other recovery and community-based service providers, engage in case management activity by sending referrals, completing documentation necessary to secure services, maintain chart compliance, etc.
- 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.
- 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.
- Combination of ONE of the following education and licensure levels required
- High School Diploma, GED or higher and active CAC II or CAC III license or above
- CAS or CAT certification acceptable
- Masters Degree and active LAC, LPCC, LPC, LCSW or CAS license acceptable
- Behavioral Health experience preferred
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