Substance Abuse Counselor

The Recovery Village•Salem, OR

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Village – Salem is seeking passionate Substance Abuse Counselors to join their clinical team and support individuals on their recovery journey. This is an on-site role with full-time and PRN opportunities available. The facility offers a wide range of rehab programs in a safe and supportive environment, with compassionate care provided by experienced medical and clinical professionals. They serve adults from diverse backgrounds, offering personalized treatment programs tailored to meet their unique needs. Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is a leading provider of integrated behavioral healthcare, with a mission to transform lives through compassionate, high-quality care. They invest in their employees by leveraging AI technology to simplify documentation, allowing more time for patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
State SUD certification required if education is equivalent to High School or Bachelor’s level.
CADC I, II, or III
QMHA or QMHP and willing to obtain a CADC
CPR-AED and First Aid certification required.
Minimum one (1) year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred.
Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards.
Understanding addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria, including American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health Field preferred.
Willing to obtain a CADC or is currently dually credentialed.

Responsibilities

Develops and provides daily group therapy to assigned patients following substance abuse and co-occurring program curriculum provided by Clinical Director.
Assists in ensuring group attendance/compliance by providing engaging and meaningful group content.
Uses substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and successfully complete treatment.
Assesses patient for substance use disorders, risk to self or others and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Provides support for aftercare planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders.
Consistently identifies areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes.
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews.
Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff.
Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors.
Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor.
Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contributes to the success of the organization.
Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs.
Contributes positively to the morale of other staff members.
Completes all required documentation as needed, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. This includes the following documents: Comprehensive Problem List, Integrated Master Treatment Plan and Updates, Group therapy session notes, Discharge Summary.
Other duties as assigned.