Substance Abuse Counselor

Bridgeway Community Health - Jobs • Salem, OR

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About The Position

Bridgeway Community Health is seeking qualified Substance Abuse Counselors for their growing Outpatient treatment team. The organization provides holistic treatment through addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care. The Substance Abuse Counselor will build an alliance with clients by providing education and motivation to support positive life changes and reduce negative consequences associated with substance use and abuse.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or higher in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university.
• One to three years of drug & alcohol addiction counseling experience.
• CADC I or higher certification required with MHACBO.
• 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 is preferred.

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.
• Coordinates and maintains a working relationship with all referral sources.
• Attends staff meetings and works as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and implement quality services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401(k) 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
• An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees

What This Job Offers

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