Substance Abuse Counselor

Job overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor role is an onsite, full-time position in McKinney, TX, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 5:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Compensation is not specified. Community Medical Services provides outpatient medication-assisted treatment and counseling for people seeking help with opioid and other substance use disorders. The counselor supports patients’ recovery through individual and group counseling, assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with community and recovery services. The role helps maintain compliant, individualized care and connects patients with appropriate support.

What you'll do

• Manage a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards
• conduct individual sessions and group counseling
• complete behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans
• evaluate treatment effectiveness and update service plans as appropriate
• coordinate care and referrals
• include family and natural supports according to client preference
• maintain client records and documentation
• coordinate primary care screening and services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance abuse counselor

mckinney tx

community medical services

full-time position

monday–friday

5:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m.

outpatient treatment

substance use disorders

individual counseling

group counseling

treatment planning

lcdc lpc lcsw

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 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) match
• tuition and continuing medical education reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• professional development.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree or higher and an active LCDC, LPC, or LCSW license.

About the employer

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