Job Summary

Provides comprehensive alcohol and drug services, including assessments and individual, group and family counseling.

Responsibilities and Duties

EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Complete comprehensive, ASAM-based drug and alcohol assessments and develop

appropriate services and supports plan.

• Facilitate effective group experiences.
• Maintain family-centered services and supports; as appropriate and requested by individual include family members in service planning
• Provide meaningful individual sessions with those enrolled in services
• Cooperate with other staff to provide quality services for individuals
• Cover clinical responsibilities for colleagues as required
• Professionally communicate with referral sources and staff of partner agencies
• Represent the agency positively and in a professional manner
• Assist in training new staff and provide in-service training as requested
• Participate in staff meetings and training opportunities
• Maintain current credential and seek opportunities to advance skills
• Effectively utilize evidence-based practices in individual and group Counseling settings
• Maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all forms, assessments and file management paperwork as directed
• Observe and comply with all OAR rules

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree preferred and CADC I required. Must demonstrate competence in prevention, intervention and treatment of addictions and mental health issues and have experience with gender-specific and evidence-based services and supports and best practices; evaluation; professional ethics; cultural considerations; and all phases of the delivery of services. Must be familiar with state and local resources.

Specifically, the counselor should demonstrate these personal qualities:

• Ability to engage individuals and help them work toward their services and supports goals
• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds
• Time management skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to focus on reinforcement of positive strengths and behaviors
• A high level of enthusiasm and commitment
• Ability to accept and learn from clinical supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person