Addiction & Recovery Counselor II (Turning Point SUD Treatment)

Cascadia Health

1d•$27 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Addiction and Recovery Counselor provides substance use disorder (SUD) services to assigned clients, including assessment, treatment planning, and individual therapy tailored to each client's needs. The Turning Point program uses evidence-based interventions to address criminogenic risk factors and substance use, with the goals of promoting long-term recovery and reducing recidivism. It provides adults in custody, referred by the Oregon Department of Corrections, with intensive group and individual counseling to help them recover from addiction and related issues. The program emphasizes community reintegration, including referrals for housing, employment services, and continuing care upon release. This position is based at the Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, Oregon, a minimum-security male prison. The job overview lists a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the working-conditions section says the position generally works 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days a week. The role includes clinical documentation and communication, and requires maintaining awareness of potentially escalated situations in the institutional environment. Employees are responsible for obtaining and maintaining the licenses, certifications, registrations, and other credentials required for the position.

Requirements

Must hold CADC I or CADC II certification.
Six months to one year of experience providing SUD treatment or practicum experience is required.
Familiarity with de-escalation techniques.
Knowledge of culturally specific services and Trauma Informed Care.
Understanding of the Recovery Model and Motivational Interviewing.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices and strength-based philosophies.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to operate computer programs and systems needed to perform the essential duties.
Ability to commute to other Cascadia sites and locations as needed.
Ability to remain alert and aware in a correctional environment and respond to potentially volatile situations.
Ability to communicate verbally with staff and clients, hear the institutional radio and client interactions, move between offices and group or client day rooms, and use an EHR system and email.

Nice To Haves

Existing CADC certification is preferred.
Certification, an associate degree, or specific education focused on substance abuse treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate treatment groups and individual counseling using evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Provide case management and collaborate with treatment team members and DOC counselors to support treatment plans.
Provide milieu support by monitoring problematic behavior and de-escalating situations as necessary.
Develop treatment plans and identify risk factors associated with relapse and recidivism.
Complete Substance Abuse and ASAM LOC behavioral health assessments.
Comply with applicable requirements and laws, including mandatory abuse reporting, and complete required annual training.
Participate in scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
Document and maintain clinical records in the Electronic Health Record system in accordance with agency policies and local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off; full-time employees earn six weeks in their first year.
Medical and dental coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
VSP vision discount plan.
403(b) retirement plan with immediate 100% vesting and a company match up to 3% per pay period, plus the opportunity for an additional discretionary contribution of up to 5% at fiscal year end.
Flexible Spending Account for medical, dependent care, and transportation expenses.
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
Length of service award.
Voluntary life insurance.
Supplemental insurance.
Student loan forgiveness options.
Employee Assistance Program.
Bike to Work reimbursement.