What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addictions Specialist 1, 2, or 3 - Deflection Program position at Linn County Department of Health Services?
Addictions Specialist 1, 2, or 3 for Adult Treatment Team - Deflection Program
Alcohol & Drug Department (Classification 711, 712, 713)
SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position
Addictions Specialist 1: $4,993-$6,370 Depending on Qualifications
Addictions Specialist 2: $5,502-$7,023 Depending on Qualifications
Addictions Specialist 3: $6,370-$7,747 Depending on Qualifications
The Linn County Alcohol & Drug Program provides prevention and treatment services to adults and youth with Substance Use or Co-occurring Mental Disorders or Problem Gambling. The Program is seeking an experienced clinician to provide outpatient substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment services, primarily to adults and their families, including clients on parole or probation and parents involved with DHS Child Welfare. Individuals in this position provide consultation, early intervention, and treatment services in Program clinics and at community agencies. Services include substance use and other mental disorder evaluations; individual, group, and family therapy; case management; and community education and consultation. This person would work closely with the staff of referring agencies, including Parole & Probation and DHS Child Welfare. Some evening work and travel to outlying clinics in Linn County is expected.
The primary function of this role will be offering outreach services across Linn County to those charged with minor drug related offenses who the judicial system believes can be "deflected" to treatment and/or other supports, in hopes to eliminate the charge from further prosecution. Outreach may include but is not limited to offering screenings and/or ASAM assessments to determine diagnosis and level of care, offering connection to other community based resources via referrals and warm handoffs, supporting entry to treatment and other supportive services via motivational interviewing and other skills associated with increasing engagement, working closely at times with the legal system to gain information about those being deflected in order to understand more about their individual needs.
Addictions Specialist 1:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Professional or supervised practicum-level experience of at least one year in providing addiction treatment is required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable. Classification as an Addictions Specialist 1 requires (for clinical positions) Oregon certification as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Level One. Exceptions to this can be made for otherwise qualified candidates, with more than the minimum professional experience, who register for certification and demonstrate the ability to be successfully certified within two years of starting employment.
Addictions Specialist 2:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Three years professional or supervised practicum-level experience (pre- or post-Master’s degree) in providing addiction treatment services (for clinical positions) or in providing prevention services (for prevention positions) is required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable, including a Bachelor’s degree with five years’ experience in addiction treatment (for clinical positions) or in prevention (for prevention positions). Classification as an Addictions Specialist 2 requires (for clinical positions) Oregon certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Level One for clinicians with a Master’s degree or a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – Level Two for clinicians with a Bachelor’s degree.
Addictions Specialist 3:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Two years post-Master’s Degree supervised experience in a similar position, and four years supervised experience (pre- or post-Master’s degree) in addiction treatment. Classification as an Addictions Specialist 3 requires Oregon licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licenses Clinical Social Worker, or certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Level Two.
Must be able to pass a criminal history check. Must have possession of a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license and an acceptable driving record that meets the county's requirements.
This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
Alcohol & Drug Department (Classification 711, 712, 713)
SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position
Addictions Specialist 1: $4,993-$6,370 Depending on Qualifications
Addictions Specialist 2: $5,502-$7,023 Depending on Qualifications
Addictions Specialist 3: $6,370-$7,747 Depending on Qualifications
This position is open until filled.
First review of applications will be on November 6, 2026. Any applications received after November 6 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.
Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
The primary function of this role will be offering outreach services across Linn County to those charged with minor drug related offenses who the judicial system believes can be "deflected" to treatment and/or other supports, in hopes to eliminate the charge from further prosecution. Outreach may include but is not limited to offering screenings and/or ASAM assessments to determine diagnosis and level of care, offering connection to other community based resources via referrals and warm handoffs, supporting entry to treatment and other supportive services via motivational interviewing and other skills associated with increasing engagement, working closely at times with the legal system to gain information about those being deflected in order to understand more about their individual needs.
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Professional or supervised practicum-level experience of at least one year in providing addiction treatment is required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable. Classification as an Addictions Specialist 1 requires (for clinical positions) Oregon certification as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Level One. Exceptions to this can be made for otherwise qualified candidates, with more than the minimum professional experience, who register for certification and demonstrate the ability to be successfully certified within two years of starting employment.
Addictions Specialist 2:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Three years professional or supervised practicum-level experience (pre- or post-Master’s degree) in providing addiction treatment services (for clinical positions) or in providing prevention services (for prevention positions) is required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be acceptable, including a Bachelor’s degree with five years’ experience in addiction treatment (for clinical positions) or in prevention (for prevention positions). Classification as an Addictions Specialist 2 requires (for clinical positions) Oregon certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Level One for clinicians with a Master’s degree or a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – Level Two for clinicians with a Bachelor’s degree.
Addictions Specialist 3:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Two years post-Master’s Degree supervised experience in a similar position, and four years supervised experience (pre- or post-Master’s degree) in addiction treatment. Classification as an Addictions Specialist 3 requires Oregon licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licenses Clinical Social Worker, or certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Level Two.
Must be able to pass a criminal history check. Must have possession of a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license and an acceptable driving record that meets the county's requirements.
This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
Salary : $4,993 - $6,370