Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Up to $1,500 Sign on Bonus
Community Medical Services, San Antonio, TX, United States
Schedule
Monday – Friday 5:30 am – 1:45 pm
Job Overview
Community Medical Services (CMS) invites application for a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioid and other illicit substance addictions. The role involves facilitating individual and group counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, and fostering a safe environment for individuals beginning their recovery journey.
Benefits
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
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 for mental health and wellness
Ongoing professional development
We’re Looking For Someone Who
Is excited to work in an outpatient setting similar to a doctor's office or behavioral health clinic.
Enjoys a consistent schedule.
Is open to working with multicultural and low socioeconomic individuals.
To thrive in this role, you must be able to
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, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and client needs.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment and adjust service plans as needed.
Coordinate care with community-based service providers, manage referrals, complete required documentation, and maintain chart compliance.
Include family and natural supports in the client's treatment per client preference.
Stay current with new developments in substance use and meet state licensure requirements.
Build collegial relationships with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records.
Serve as point of contact for coordination and communication with other systems where clinical knowledge is crucial.
Assist in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.
Requirements
Associate's degree or higher.
Active LCDC, LPC, or LCSW license required.
Behavioral health experience preferred.
About Community Medical Services
CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program offering outpatient medication-assisted treatment, individualized and group counseling for opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona, CMS operates over 70 clinics in 14 states, addressing the opioid epidemic in underserved communities.
Our Commitment
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.
Other Conditions
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 role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Monday – Friday 5:30 am – 1:45 pm
Job Overview
Community Medical Services (CMS) invites application for a Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients recovering from opioid and other illicit substance addictions. The role involves facilitating individual and group counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, and fostering a safe environment for individuals beginning their recovery journey.
Benefits
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
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 for mental health and wellness
Ongoing professional development
We’re Looking For Someone Who
Is excited to work in an outpatient setting similar to a doctor's office or behavioral health clinic.
Enjoys a consistent schedule.
Is open to working with multicultural and low socioeconomic individuals.
To thrive in this role, you must be able to
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, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and client needs.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment and adjust service plans as needed.
Coordinate care with community-based service providers, manage referrals, complete required documentation, and maintain chart compliance.
Include family and natural supports in the client's treatment per client preference.
Stay current with new developments in substance use and meet state licensure requirements.
Build collegial relationships with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
Maintain thorough and comprehensive client records.
Serve as point of contact for coordination and communication with other systems where clinical knowledge is crucial.
Assist in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients.
Requirements
Associate's degree or higher.
Active LCDC, LPC, or LCSW license required.
Behavioral health experience preferred.
About Community Medical Services
CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program offering outpatient medication-assisted treatment, individualized and group counseling for opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona, CMS operates over 70 clinics in 14 states, addressing the opioid epidemic in underserved communities.
Our Commitment
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.
Other Conditions
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 role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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