Substance Use Counselor

East Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center • Portland, OR

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About The Position

East Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program in Portland, Oregon. The counselor supports patients recovering from opioid use disorder by providing compassionate, high-quality individual and group counseling and therapy. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Oregon CADC-R or higher certification (CADC I, CADC II, or CADC III).
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
• Experience maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a social or health services field; degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document patients' recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management to ensure individualized, quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision
• Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Early morning schedule offering work/life balance
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED