Substance Abuse Counselor - Men's Residential

Bridgeway Recovery • Salem, OR

12d

About The Position

Bridgeway Community Health is currently seeking qualified Substance Abuse Counselor to join our growing Men's Residential treatment team! Come join our elite team of professionals who all have a passion for seeing lives changed and relationships restored. Bridgeway is a new kind of healthcare organization providing holistic treatment through addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care. A sign-on bonus of $2,000 will be available to the successful new external hire!! P osition Purpose Primary responsibility is to build an alliance with clients by providing education, and motivation to support them in making positive changes in their life and reduce the negative consequences associated with substance use and abuse.

Requirements

• Must have a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) Certification with MHACBO.
• Qualified candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of training and education in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• The qualified candidate will generally have at least three years of addiction counseling experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer and time management skills.
• Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5.

Nice To Haves

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

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
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account Options
• Internal Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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