We are seeking a SUD Substance Usage Disorder Counselor to join our team. The successful candidate will have a SUDPT or SUDP Certification from the State of Washington and an Associates of Arts degree or higher specializing in Chemical Dependency Studies or currently working towards degree.

Lives Change Here! We are GROWING…Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our Mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 12 total paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays available upon hire, 24 days of PTO days in the first year and only increases from there! Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so many More!

Starting Pay Range -
SUDPT Credentialed - $24.96 - $27.61 /hour
SUDP Credentialed - $27.04 – $30.87 /hour

Summary:

The Opioid Educator will work with an interdisciplinary team including doctors, social workers, nurses, and peer support specialists, all with the common goal of assisting patients suffering from a substance use disorder. This job is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about working with those struggling with addiction as the job is stationed in the hospital.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

This is a hospital-based position and will provide care coordination and clinical services to hospital patients. The Opioid Educator (OE) will work closely with the on-site supervisor to make sure patients are assessed for MAT services. In fulfilling these duties, the Opioid Educator performs the following duties independently:

• Educate community partners/hospital patients about MAT services
• Screen and assess individual patients to determine the need for MAT services
• Meet with MAT patients throughout their hospitalizations to support patients engaged in MAT services
• Facilitate successful and appropriate follow-ups for hospital MAT referrals to continue outpatient MAT services at community clinics
• Document in person and telephonic encounters, patient progress and recommendations in the EHR
• Gather required date and report date to necessary staff

Non-essential Job Functions:

• Attend staff and planning meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships both within the agency and community at large.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education, Licensing and Experience:

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Behavioral Health required
• SUDPT or SUDP license
• Above average Microsoft Office skill set.
• Experience working within health systems.
• Experience with underserved, recovery and mental health populations.
• Familiar with motivational interviewing.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing.

PER COMPANY POLICY - ALL HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES MUST BE EITHER COVID-19 VACCINATED / HAVE A MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION.

IF EXTENDED AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN OUR COMPANY, CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE PROOF TO BE COMPLIANT (COVID VACCINE CARD/MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION) IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE HIRING PROCESS.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Columbia River Mental Health Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. We encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work and do not tolerate discrimination at the workplace.