Sequoia is a nonprofit organization that provides an array of behavioral health services for adults, children and their families in Washington County. Services are based on the belief that people have the right to culturally competent, accessible, person-centered treatment and that anyone can recover, and maintain a life full of hope and meaning. Our clinical services are evidence-based and trauma informed and include psychiatric medication, intensive case management, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, individual, group and family therapies, supported employment, substance use services, adult residential treatment and supportive housing.

All staff are supported and encouraged to develop and grow with Sequoia. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits package. We are seeking employees who are excited by the idea of lifelong growth in the skills they bring to helping those in need in and organization that fosters that growth through collaboration, integration, and fostering a healthy work/life balance in and environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be part of, we encourage you to apply and start an amazing career with Sequoia today.

• Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employee Incentive Program
• 24 days of PTO
• 9 Holidays
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer paid basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• 403b retirement plan with Employer match after 6 months
• Employee assistance program
• Annual allowance for professional development
• Online Education tools for CEU's
• Employee Referral Bonus

Position Overview:

The Substance Use Counselor provides direct clinical services to participants, including assessment, diagnosis, and substance abuse & addiction treatment, education and intervention. Primary responsibilities include: drug and alcohol assessments; crisis intervention; case management; skills training; individual and group interventions related to substance use with a focus on prevention and harm reduction.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct ASAM assessments; gathering data systematically from the participant and other available collateral sources. Obtain and interpret all relevant assessment information to provide appropriate level of care recommendations.
• Identify and formulate mutually agreed upon and measurable treatment outcomes and strategies, creating a person-centered treatment plan for each participant at the time of assessment and maintain that treatment plan throughout their participant engagement.
• Describe and document treatment process, progress, competencies, and outcomes relative to treatment goals. Apply placement, continued care, relapse prevention and service conclusion or transfer criteria.
• Obtain all records from referents and ensure all collateral documentation is included in a participant’s chart
• Provide and document service coordination activities.
• Complete Urine Analysis through rapid test methods and send for additional testing as necessary. At times, urine collection will be observed.
• Facilitate groups and maintain all documentation required for participant service coordination.
• Describe the health and behavior problems related to substance use, including transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS, TB, STD’s and other infectious diseases.
• Teach life skills, including but not limited to, stress management, relaxation, and refusal skills.
• Participant records are complying 90% of the time, as indicated by record reviews.
• Complete progress notes and documentation for each encounter within 48 hours of service.
• Complete, review, and update recovery plans with clients. Complete a progress note documenting the review process.
• Develop a discharge plan or transfer with clients prior to a planned conclusion or transfer. Discharge plans should include coordinated with ADES and DMV for completion of DUII services.
• Attend and participate in all treatment team meetings and all staff trainings, as assigned.
• Meet with supervisor on a regular basis.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements:

Required Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, understand A&D Assessment (ASAM), treatment and service terminology and apply each of these concepts, develop & implement a treatment plan that includes appropriate treatment strategies for individual client needs, in addition to coordinating services identified in an ISSP.
• Ability to obtain a CADC I within 2 months of hire.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Demonstrated computer and keyboard proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ASAM PPC Level of Care protocols; Basic knowledge/proficiency in DSM-V diagnostic protocols.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment;
• Walk, bend, kneel, and reach;
• Lift a 20-60 lb.
• Stand and/or sit for long periods of time;
• Talk, hear, and communicate with clients;
• See and be able to read, write, and interpret written documents.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• CADC Required.
• Must meet qualifications for a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA).
• Bachelor’s Degree in human/social services field (social work, public or community health, psychology) or related field or 2 years of experience working in human services, preferred.

Experience:

• Experience with providing Alcohol and Drug Treatment.
• Experience with providing Adult Outpatient Services.
• Experience with the SPMI population.
• Experience working with ethnic, racial, economic and sexually diverse populations.

Licenses

• Must have a current driver’s license and the ability to meet Sequoia’s driving requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,672.00 - $52,540.80 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person