Substance Abuse Counselor - Bilingual - Woodburn Office
About The Position
Bridgeway Community Health is seeking a qualified Bilingual Substance Use Counselor for their new Outpatient office in Woodburn, Oregon. A sign-on bonus of $3,000 is available to successful new external candidates. The role involves working alongside a passionate team dedicated to transforming lives and restoring relationships. The Substance Abuse Counselor will build alliances with clients, providing education and motivation to support positive life changes and reduce negative consequences associated with substance use and abuse. This role utilizes client-centered care with evidence-based and trauma-informed services, employing motivational interviewing techniques to build rapport and facilitate engagement. Counselors will conduct assessments using ASAM and DSM-5, collaborate with providers, and deliver evidence-based interventions to meet treatment and recovery goals. Responsibilities include facilitating groups, conducting individual counseling, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree or higher in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least one to three years of drug & alcohol addiction counseling experience.
- CADC I certification or higher with MHACBO.
- Bilingual.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong computer and time management skills.
- Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules.
Responsibilities
- Provides client centered care utilizing evidence-based and trauma informed services.
- Uses motivational interviewing techniques to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in services.
- Conducts assessment interviews using the ASAM and DSM-5.
- Works collaboratively with other providers to ensure services are seamless.
- Provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address identified treatment and recovery goals.
- Facilitates evidenced based groups.
- Conducts individual counseling sessions.
- Types and maintains timely and accurate documentation including group notes, individual notes, status reports, as well as documenting other contacts made concerning the client.
- Monitors random urinalysis testing.
- Completes monthly status reports for all clients on caseload and facilitates sending them to providers involved with client's care.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- 5% employer match 401K Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post Tax Options)
- Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
- Employer-Sponsored: Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Internal Growth Opportunities
- Sign-on bonus of $3,000 for new external candidates
- Additional stipend for Spanish/English bilingual employees who pass the Alta Language Test.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
