Substance Abuse Counselor - Bilingual

Bridgeway Community Health•Salem, OR

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About The Position

Bridgeway Community Health is seeking a bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor to join its growing outpatient treatment team. The organization provides holistic care through addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care. Substance Abuse Counselors build alliances with clients by providing education and motivation to support positive change and reduce the negative consequences of substance use and abuse. They provide client-centered, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care, work collaboratively with other providers, and maintain timely and accurate client documentation. The position also involves coordinating with referral sources and contributing to a multidisciplinary team.

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 with MHACBO is required.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Strong computer and time-management skills.
Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Bilingual Spanish/English ability is indicated by the role title and an additional stipend for Spanish/English bilingual employees.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules.

Responsibilities

Provide client-centered care using evidence-based and trauma-informed services.
Use motivational interviewing to establish therapeutic rapport and support 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 and 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 in 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 for the 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 plan
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Internal growth opportunities
Additional stipend for Spanish/English bilingual employees