Bridgeway Recovery Services is currently seeking a qualified

Substance Abuse Counselor

for our growing Adolescent Outpatient Program team!

Come join our elite team of professionals who all have a passion to see lives changed and relationships restored.

Bridgeway is a new kind of healthcare organization providing holistic treatment through addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care.

Position Purpose

Our Substance Abuse Counselors build an alliance with clients by providing education, and motivation to support them in making positive changes in their lives and reduce the negative consequences associated with substance use and abuse. They provide client-centered care utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed services. They use motivational interviewing techniques to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in services. They conduct assessment interviews using the ASAM and DSM-5, They work collaboratively, and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address identified treatment and recovery goals. They facilitate evidenced-based groups and conduct individual counseling sessions.

• Requires an Associate's Degree or higher in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university.
• In addition to formal education, the qualified candidate will generally have at least one to three years of drug and alcohol addiction counseling experience.
• CADC I or higher required; or in candidacy status with the ability to obtain a CADC certification with MHACBO within 6 months.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong computer and time management skills required to work effectively.
• Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5 required.
• Intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules preferred.
• Qualified candidates must be able to pass ORCHARDS criminal background check.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
• Employer-Sponsored: Life, Accidental Death, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Internal Growth Opportunities

Compensation

$21 - $27/hour depending on experience and credentials.
An additional stipend is available for employees who are Spanish/English bilingual fluent.

About Bridgeway Recovery Services

Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.

BEST Non-Profit Award

For the 8th year in a row, Bridgeway Recovery Services has been honored to be designated by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!

Counsel on Accreditation

Bridgeway Recovery Services has achieved accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance

If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!