Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Yamhill County • McMinnville, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for an Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with ability to obtain a CADC certification, to work as a member of an integrated behavioral health team providing treatment for adults with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental illness. Duties will include conducting annual assessments, diagnosing, individual service planning, direct treatment, case management, accurate documentation and records maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Saturdays may be included in the work schedule. This position provides a great opportunity for professional development and advancement in clinical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• At least one year of experience working in a behavioral or mental health environment
• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above
• Must have a current CADC certificate, or the ability to obtain one within one year of starting
• Must have an NPI number or the ability to obtain one upon employment
• Will be subject to successful completion of a background check
• Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits)
• Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549)
• Regular, prompt, and consistent attendance

Nice To Haves

• Training and experience in evidence-based practices
• Experience providing intensive mental health and addictions services in a community-based setting
• Experience working with co-occurring disorders
• Experience in Evidence-Based Practices, substance abuse treatment, criminality, and trauma-informed care
• Working knowledge of community behavioral health
• Able to engage with, and understand the behavior of, people under stress
• Able to develop collaborative relationships with clients, their families, physicians, law enforcement agencies, the courts, public and private administrators, Certified Recovery Mentors, and the community in general
• Able to interpret community mental health and chemical dependence services
• Able to prepare concise, complete clinical documentation, and other data recording
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Computer proficiency
• Dependable, self-directed, and detail-oriented
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to interact with co-workers, clients, and the public in a courteous, professional manner
• Excellent personal boundaries
• Organizational skills
• Ability to adhere to strict timelines
• Able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation

Responsibilities

• Conducting annual assessments
• Diagnosing
• Individual service planning
• Direct treatment
• Case management
• Accurate documentation and records maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays per year
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day)
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.18/month for PPA or $0/month for HMO during current plan year 2025-2026
• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level