Substance Use Counselor

Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, provides medication-assisted treatment for people seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. The Substance Use Counselor supports patients’ treatment and recovery by providing compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in an outpatient MAT opioid treatment program.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
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 state regulatory standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams that include medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
Oregon CADC-R or higher (CADC I, CADC II, or CADC III) is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide 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 about 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 as needed.
Provide case management to support individualized quality care.
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) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being
Early morning hours offering work/life balance
Opportunity for growth
Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility