Substance Abuse Counselor

1 week ago


Arvada, United States Community Medical Services Full time

Overview:

Schedule: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6:00a - 6:00p

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, well 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
Responsibilities:

Were looking for someone who:

  • Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctors office or behavioral health clinic.
  • Enjoys a consistent schedule.
  • Is open to working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic 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 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 clients treatment, per the clients 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.


Qualifications:
  • 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

#CONSL



  • Arvada, United States Community Medical Services Full time

    Overview: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...


  • Arvada, United States Community Medical Services Full time

    Overview: 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...


  • Arvada, CO, United States Community Medical Services Full time

    Overview: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...

  • Addiction Counselor

    1 month ago


    Arvada, United States Community Medical Services Full time

    Overview Pay Range: Up to $40 Schedule: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30a - 6:30p 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...


  • Arvada, United States UC Health Full time

    DescriptionThe Opportunity Sr. Director of Behavioral Health CeDAR - Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the top academic health systems in the country and be part of a high-performing, quality-focused leadership team. CeDAR is the Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation, a...

  • Nurse Practitioner

    2 days ago


    Arvada, United States Community Medical Services Full time

    Nurse Practitioner Overview Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00a - 5:00p Pay Range: $70-$75/hr Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring immediately a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether performing physical exams and assessments or prescribing and managing...


  • Arvada, United States Community Medical Services Full time

    Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances at our Arvada, CO, location. ​ **Pay Range:** $70-75/hr ​ **Schedule:** Monday through Friday 5:30a - 1:30p and Saturdays 6:30a - 10:30a ​ **To thrive in this role, you must...


  • Arvada, Colorado, United States Community Medical Services Full time

    Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances at our Arvada, CO, location.​Pay Range: $70-75/hr​Schedule: Monday through Friday 5:30a - 1:30p and Saturdays 6:30a - 10:30a ​To thrive in this role, you must be able to:- Bring...

  • Nurse Practitioner

    5 days ago


    Arvada, CO, United States Community Medical Services Full time

    Nurse PractitionerOverview Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00a - 5:00p Pay Range: $70-$75/hr Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring immediately a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether performing physical exams and assessments or prescribing and...