Substance Use Counselor

Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Portland, Oregon, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, a provider of medication-assisted treatment. Its counseling team supports patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling, and contributes to patients’ treatment and recovery planning.

This is a full-time position with hours Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

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 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.
• Any degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social or health services field.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate guidance through individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document patients’ recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Complete documentation concerning 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 appropriate.
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Perform case management duties to ensure individualized, quality care as needed.
• Liaise 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) offering continued support for employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

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