Deflection CADC

CLATSOP BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE•Astoria, OR

13d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) is hiring a full-time Deflection Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). The role provides confidential substance use disorder counseling, education, and support to people seeking healthy lifestyle changes. It primarily serves Deflection Program participants and clients receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in collaboration with prescribing providers. Clients may be referred through self-referral, courts and specialty courts, the Deflection Program, the Department of Human Services/Child Welfare, probation, law enforcement, and Alcohol and Drug Evaluation and Screening Specialists for DUII matters. The position also supports program coordination by developing and maintaining community partnerships, expanding program capacity, and assisting with program development under the direction of the Program Manager and Assistant Manager. CBH reports that most positions have moved to a four-day, nine-hour work week with paid 30-minute lunches. The role involves counseling, assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, referral response, outreach, and documentation. Services may include in-person co-response with law enforcement and work at community locations. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable Oregon abuse-reporting requirements and agency policies.

Requirements

1–2 years of prior experience in substance use disorders and case management experience working with adults in mental health, developmental disabilities, or drug and alcohol services.
CADC, CADC I, II, or III certification through MHACBO.
Knowledge of DSM-5, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Quality Assurance Standards, ASAM, and applicable State of Oregon Administrative Rules.
Experience with electronic health recordkeeping and protocols for assessing health information.
Clinical knowledge and skills.
Experience collaborating with community agencies such as Probation, the Department of Human Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and schools on client services.
Knowledge of trauma-informed therapy.
Knowledge of human behavior among individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and addiction issues.
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and complete required documentation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Full professional fluency in English.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to multitask from anywhere in the service region.
Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Must have and maintain an Oregon or Washington driver's license and meet the agency insurance carrier's insurance standards at hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and de-escalate potential aggression from clients.
Skill in leading and facilitating group therapy.
Prior experience with the therapeutic process and modalities, dependency courts, and the Department of Human Services.
Flexibility to travel throughout the community and work at off-site locations, including homes, schools, partner agencies, the jail, and local hospitals.
Fluency in Spanish.
QMHA certification.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling that promotes recovery, wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Comply with mandatory abuse-reporting requirements under Oregon law and agency policy.
Coordinate care with medical professionals to support MAT, including harm-reduction practices and development of the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC).
Help clients access housing, detoxification services, higher levels of care, and other community resources.
Develop treatment plans and provide services using evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Monitor client attendance and urinalysis results for treatment compliance.
Respond to law-enforcement Deflection Program referrals with in-person co-response services, program intakes, program information, and appointment scheduling for people receiving Deflection citations.
Work with the Deflection Supervisor and CCSO Deflection Program Coordinator to support identified Deflection Program participants.
Coordinate MAT services and connect clients with qualified providers.
Conduct substance use disorder screenings and assessments using ASAM criteria and principles.
Develop individualized service plans based on assessment findings and monitor treatment progress.
Prepare and submit reports to referral sources as required.
Communicate compliance concerns to referral sources when appropriate.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
Conduct outreach to clients and community partners.
Communicate client needs with the CBH team and community partners as appropriate.
Refer clients to appropriate and medically necessary levels of care.
Attend team meetings and trainings as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance with minimal premium cost to the employee.
Dental insurance, employer paid.
Vision insurance, employer paid.
403(b) retirement plan with a fully vested 5% employer contribution after one year of employment.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid short-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
Dependents may be covered on medical, dental, and vision plans at the employee's cost.
12 paid holidays.
PTO accrual of 6.77 hours, with an increase after three years; accrual starts at hire and accrued PTO is available for use.
Elective training reimbursement of $1,000 per year for unlicensed clinicians and $1,500 per year for licensed clinicians.
Sabbatical of 176 hours after 10 years of service.
Annual elective training fund including 40 paid training hours.
Supervision toward licensure is available.
Paid 30-minute lunches under the described work-week arrangement.