Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation • Newberg, OR

8h

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides clinical services in coordination with the treatment team and in accordance with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role includes providing substance use disorder treatment to patients, representing the Foundation’s services to varied audiences, and communicating patient information to internal and external resources while following confidentiality, privacy, and mandated-reporting requirements. Clinical coaching for students and interns may also be assigned to support their clinical competency and ethical practice.

The posting describes Counselor 1 and Counselor 2 qualification pathways. It also highlights a manageable caseload, team collaboration and peer support, weekly individual clinical supervision with an LCSW for clinical hours, and group supervision with a multidisciplinary clinical team. Employees have access to continuing education opportunities and reduced tuition at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.

Requirements

• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 1: Completed certificate or degree program in addiction counseling, or equivalent.
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor 2: Master’s degree.
• Completed certificate or degree program in addiction counseling, or equivalent.
• Active substance use disorder certification or license in the state where the employee will work; CADC is listed as an alternative.
• Proficiency with technology and computer skills to document in an electronic health record system, attend virtual meetings, and manage Outlook email and calendars.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days; certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in coordination with the treatment team and consistent with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation standards of care.
• Provide clinical coaching, as assigned, to students and interns to support clinical competency and ethical practice.
• Provide substance use disorder treatment services to patients according to Foundation standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Represent Foundation services to various audiences to promote consistent understanding of services, processes, and participation.
• Communicate patient information to internal and external resources according to Foundation policy and procedures and applicable confidentiality, privacy, and mandated-reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education units offered at no cost toward licensure or renewal.
• Reduced tuition to the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.
• Individual weekly clinical supervision with an LCSW for clinical hours and group supervision with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level