Substance Abuse Counselor - Peoria, United States - Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services

Verified Company

Peoria, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

Shift:
Monday-Friday 4:30AM-12:30PM

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 that includes:

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Short and longterm 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:

We're looking for someone who:

Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor's office.
Is open to working with multicultural and low socioeconomic individuals.
Values mentorship. We'll need you to encourage, guide, and develop other members of the counseling team.

To thrive in this role, you must be able to:

Maintain and manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios.
Facilitate and cofacilitate didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
Include family and natural supports in the client's treatment, per the client's preference.
Maintain a collegian relationship with other substance use professionals, programs, and associations.
Mentor less tenured CMS counselors as needed.
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.
Ensure coordination of care out of the area or out of the state prior to discontinuation of services.
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: