Substance Abuse Counselor - Outpatient

Bridgeway Community Health • Salem, OR

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About The Position

Bridgeway Community Health is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join its outpatient treatment team. The counselor builds an alliance with clients by providing education and motivation to support positive life changes and reduce the negative consequences associated with substance use and abuse. Bridgeway provides holistic care through addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care.

The role provides client-centered, evidence-based, and trauma-informed services. The counselor assesses clients, delivers individual and group counseling, documents care, monitors random urinalysis testing, and coordinates with other providers and referral sources to support seamless services. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team focused on quality care.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in Human Services or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Generally, at least one to three years of drug and alcohol addiction counseling experience.
• CADC I or higher certification through MHACBO is required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer and time management skills.
• Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules is preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual ability; an additional stipend is available for bilingual employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered care using evidence-based and trauma-informed services.
• Use motivational interviewing to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in services.
• Conduct assessment interviews using ASAM and DSM-5.
• Collaborate with other providers to ensure services are seamless.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions addressing identified treatment and recovery goals.
• Facilitate evidence-based groups.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including group notes, individual notes, status reports, and records of other client-related contacts.
• Monitor random urinalysis testing.
• Complete monthly status reports for clients on the caseload and facilitate sending them to providers involved in their care.
• Coordinate and maintain working relationships with referral sources.
• Attend staff meetings and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and implement quality services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 5% employer match in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with pre- and post-tax options
• Corporate fitness membership subsidy
• Employer-sponsored life, accidental death, critical illness, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Internal growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree