Organization: Community Medical Services Category: Behavioral Health Professional Location: Columbus, OH Date Job Posted: March 22, 2024 Share with Others:
Shift: M-F 5:00am-1:00pm and every other Saturday 6:00am - 10:00am
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.
We’re looking for someone who:
Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office or
behavioral health clinic.
Enjoys a consistent schedule.
Has experience 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 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.
Education, Experience, Certifications
Combination of ONE of the following education and licensure levels
required
High school diploma or GED and active CDCA license
Associates degree in Behavioral Science and active LCDC II license
Bachelor’s degree in Science and active LCDC III license
Master’s degree in Behavioral Science and active LICDC license