What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Counselor 1 position at Marion County, Oregon?
Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery? Are you interested in providing life-saving interventions? Do you thrive in a collaborative treatment team environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Marion County Health and Human Services is currently seeking counselors to join our Addiction Treatment Services team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide person-centered, recovery-oriented substance use disorder treatment and collaborative case management to adults in a trauma-informed care environment. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of individualized substance use disorder treatments, including ASAM assessments, individual and group therapy, and recovery peer support.
Our dedicated team members are deeply committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where all individuals can access high-quality health and human services and are supported in achieving their highest level of health. As a counselor on our team, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals overcome addiction and regain control of their lives. Your compassion, empathy, and expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve. If you are looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Marion County Health and Human Services and be part of a team that is transforming lives and promoting wellness in our community.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Perform counseling and case management functions for persons served and their families. Prepare and maintain service records. Primary responsibility of this class is addiction counseling and case management.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under supervision of a Clinical Supervisor, or designee, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews results obtained for overall effectiveness. Works within a team and collaborates with other team members.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of others in not a responsibility of positions in this classification.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following
Experience And Training
Working knowledge of the general concepts of substance use and mental health disorders; knowledge about community resources. Skills and abilities: delivery of addiction counseling and evaluation and individual, group, and family counseling techniques; making referrals for persons experiencing domestic violence, crisis, mental health challenges, etc.; keeping privileged information confidential; establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other employees, persons served and their families, other agencies, and the public; following directions in a professional manner; preparing documentation of services in a timely and professional manner.
Physical Requirements
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs one floor of stairs; reaches overhead; lifts up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors; hears a normal speech level; uses required universal precautions when dealing with any hazardous situations of coming into contact with client body fluids.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
Documents Required For Veterans’ Preference
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
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To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?
Select the option that best describes your certification level for drug/alcohol treatment providers. NOTE: Your answer must be supported by details in the certifications section of your application.
If you gave an answer that asked you to explain below, please give details as to how you will obtain a CADC I within 6 months of hire. For education requirements, include the area of study, number of credits earned, and whether they were semester or quarter credits. For addictions counselor/drug treatment work experience, include the number of hours worked per week, length of employment, typical duties performed and type of employer for whom you worked. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you.
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Are you currently working as a CADC in an addictions treatment program?
Do you have experience in crisis management and de-escalation?
Do you have experience in delivering evidence based practice?
Do you have experience working with community partners (collaborative community partnerships?
Do you have experience working in an opioid treatment program?
Which of the following schedules are you willing and available to work?
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery? Are you interested in providing life-saving interventions? Do you thrive in a collaborative treatment team environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Marion County Health and Human Services is currently seeking counselors to join our Addiction Treatment Services team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide person-centered, recovery-oriented substance use disorder treatment and collaborative case management to adults in a trauma-informed care environment. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of individualized substance use disorder treatments, including ASAM assessments, individual and group therapy, and recovery peer support.
Our dedicated team members are deeply committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where all individuals can access high-quality health and human services and are supported in achieving their highest level of health. As a counselor on our team, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals overcome addiction and regain control of their lives. Your compassion, empathy, and expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve. If you are looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Marion County Health and Human Services and be part of a team that is transforming lives and promoting wellness in our community.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Perform counseling and case management functions for persons served and their families. Prepare and maintain service records. Primary responsibility of this class is addiction counseling and case management.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under supervision of a Clinical Supervisor, or designee, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews results obtained for overall effectiveness. Works within a team and collaborates with other team members.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of others in not a responsibility of positions in this classification.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following
- Provide addiction treatment services in an outpatient setting servicing adults and their families. Facilitate and/or co-facilitate individual and group services, while creating and maintaining a caring and supportive environment. Perform substance testing through the use of breathalyzers, urine and/or oral tests. Conduct assessments and determine the level of care and placement most appropriate for the clients. Work collaboratively with clients to develop service plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical records in accordance with federal, state, county, and treatment program expectations. Coordinate services with community partners to provide holistic care.
- Participate fully as a member of the addiction treatment team. Strive to be a supportive, reliable, positive, and professional team member during the development of client treatment planning, clinical team meetings, client crisis interventions, and in other staff meetings.
- Collaborate with team members in the development, coordination, and presentations of community educational programs, outreach, and recovery activities. Occasionally support individuals by accompanying and transporting them to appointments (i.e., court, DHS meetings, etc.).
- Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.
- Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.
Experience And Training
- Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of hire, a current MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) CADC I (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or higher. The CADC I certification requires education, supervised experience hours and successful completion of a written examination. See MHACBO website for requirements.
- Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
- Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
- The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position
- This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
- This assignment is represented by a union.
- This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
- Typical Work Schedule: Hours to be determined - May be Monday through Friday or may be Tuesday through Saturday, weekday hours will have shifts 8:00am - 5:00pm and 10:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday hours are 7:30 am - 12:30 pm, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.
Working knowledge of the general concepts of substance use and mental health disorders; knowledge about community resources. Skills and abilities: delivery of addiction counseling and evaluation and individual, group, and family counseling techniques; making referrals for persons experiencing domestic violence, crisis, mental health challenges, etc.; keeping privileged information confidential; establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other employees, persons served and their families, other agencies, and the public; following directions in a professional manner; preparing documentation of services in a timely and professional manner.
Physical Requirements
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs one floor of stairs; reaches overhead; lifts up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors; hears a normal speech level; uses required universal precautions when dealing with any hazardous situations of coming into contact with client body fluids.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
Documents Required For Veterans’ Preference
- One of the following:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
- Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
- In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
- A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
- Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
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To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?
- Yes
- No
Select the option that best describes your certification level for drug/alcohol treatment providers. NOTE: Your answer must be supported by details in the certifications section of your application.
- I have a CADC 1
- I have a CADC 2
- I have a CADC 3
- I have an addiction treatment provider certificate in another state (specify below)
- I have the necessary college credits and the ability to obtain a CADC 1 within 6 months of hire (specify below)
- None of the above
If you gave an answer that asked you to explain below, please give details as to how you will obtain a CADC I within 6 months of hire. For education requirements, include the area of study, number of credits earned, and whether they were semester or quarter credits. For addictions counselor/drug treatment work experience, include the number of hours worked per week, length of employment, typical duties performed and type of employer for whom you worked. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you.
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Are you currently working as a CADC in an addictions treatment program?
- Yes, less than 5 years
- Yes, 5 years or more
- No
Do you have experience in crisis management and de-escalation?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience in delivering evidence based practice?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience working with community partners (collaborative community partnerships?
- Yes, less than 5 years
- Yes, 5 years or more
- No
Do you have experience working in an opioid treatment program?
- Yes, less than 5 years
- Yes, 5 years or more
- No
Which of the following schedules are you willing and available to work?
- Monday - Friday
- Tuesday - Saturday
- None of the above
- Required Question
