Addiction & Recovery Counselor II (Woodland Park)

Cascadia Health•Portland, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve. The Addiction and Recovery Counselor works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment, providing addiction services to assigned clients; including developing or assisting in the development of service plans tailored to each client’s needs, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assisting clients in achieving individual goals.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree or certificate in Addictions programming or related field.
Must be at least a CADC applicant and eligible for a CADC I and obtain CADC within two years of applicant status.
Understanding of strength based case management philosophies and strategies
Understanding of trauma informed services
Ability to implement recovery model, motivational interviewing, and stages of change
Ability to operate computer hardware and software (including Electronic Medical Record software) at a level needed to effectively perform job functions
Knowledge of accepted treatment practice
Ability to enter data and retrieve data and to prepare simple reports
Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, and properly use AED equipment.
CPR/ First Aid certifications are required and must remain current.

Nice To Haves

It is preferred that the clinician have a CADCI or CADCII.
Knowledge and experience in working with clients involved with the Child Welfare System, gender specific populations, and clients coming from the criminal justice system preferred.
Knowledge of DBT and Seeking Safety curriculum for men and women.

Responsibilities

Assess client needs and complete an Addiction Assessment.
Integrate best practices into the day-to-day operations including; Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing.
Participate in the development and implementation of client service plans utilizing established treatment models by assessing client behavior.
Implement treatment plans utilizing established treatment models.
Coach clients in setting their own goals and identifying realistic steps in order to achieve the goals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and recommend alternate strategies as necessary.
Be flexible and able to support fellow co-workers and ask for clinical support when needed.
Work cooperatively in a team setting to coordinate continuity of care; coordinate with internal and external service providers.
Facilitate both group and individual therapy, build relapse prevention plans, conduct family/support person sessions, and termination sessions.
Perform UA sample collections weekly for clients, keeping in mind of chain of custody.
Know and adhere to generally accepted treatment standards, departmental rules, company policies and terms and conditions of contracts or grants.
Assist with training new staff.
Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation associated with billing, assessment, treatment, residents’ progress, consultation, contacts, and other activities as required.
Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for residents and staff.
Demonstrate responsibility for safety of clients, staff and property; possess familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.
Understand and abide by federal regulation of Alcohol and Drug information, 42CFR Part 2 and HIPAA regulations for client confidentiality.
Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility as well as agency requirements.
Attend seminars, training and other educational opportunities in order to develop professional skills and abilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off Package
Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
VSP Vision Discount Plan
403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
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 (EAP)
Bike to Work Reimbursement
Discounted Fitness Memberships
Trauma Support Team