Substance Abuse Counselor

Job overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor role is onsite in Mesa, AZ, in an outpatient setting. Compensation is not specified. Community Medical Services provides outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling for people seeking help with opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders. The counselor supports patients’ recovery through individual and group counseling, assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination. Documentation, referrals, and ongoing evaluation help ensure services respond to client needs and meet regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios
• conduct individual sessions and group counseling
• provide educational presentations
• complete behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans
• evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify service plans as appropriate
• coordinate care and referrals
• maintain client records and chart compliance
• coordinate with other systems and providers
• assist with screening and coordinating primary care services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance abuse counselor

mesa az

community medical services

full-time

outpatient care

addiction treatment

opioid use disorder

individual counseling

group counseling

treatment planning

case management

monday–friday 8 am–4 pm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings account
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• 401(k) with match
• tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
• employee assistance program
• professional development.

Why this role

The listed schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; qualifications include a high school diploma or GED plus qualifying education or behavioral health experience, with alternative degree and experience combinations also listed.

About the employer

Community Medical Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.