Substance Use Counselor

Acadia • Portland, OR

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About The Position

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

The counselor assesses patient needs, develops and documents individualized treatment plans, facilitates counseling and group sessions, provides case management and crisis intervention, and coordinates referrals and aftercare as appropriate. The role requires an Oregon CADC-R or higher certification and experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Degree, if held, must be from an accredited college or university.
• 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 focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse-prevention techniques.
• Experience documenting 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.
• Oregon CADC-R or higher certification (CADC I, CADC II, or CADC III).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social or health services field.

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 patient-care, treatment, and incident documentation promptly and clearly.
• 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.
• Provide case management to support individualized, quality care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employer-paid clinical supervision for employees.
• 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 career 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