SUD Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist 1 (Ontario)

State of Oregon•Ontario | ODOC | Snake River Correctional Institution, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Corrections provides several levels of mental health treatment along with individualized case management. Behavioral health services are targeted to adults in custody (AIC) with severe or persistent mental illness. Short-term services are available to AICs who are not mentally ill, but who show high suicide potential, or who are experiencing other emotional distress. Behavioral Health Services also provides Substance Use Disorder treatment to AICs that meet qualification for available programs. The purpose of this position is to deliver gender-inclusive and trauma-informed substance use disorder treatment services utilizing a chronic disease framework to adults in custody (AICs) at an outpatient level of care. The QMHA staff function as the primary service providers for this program. Services provided include ASAM assessment, treatment planning, group facilitation, individualized SUD treatment counseling, psychosocial skills development, case management, and discharge planning. This position works closely with AIC Peer Recovery Mentors. This position has contact with all levels of institution staff, as well as other agencies, individuals, and groups that interface with the ODOC. This position is supervised by a designated SUD Treatment Program Manager.

Requirements

Credentialed as a QMHA or meet the criteria for credentialing as a QMHA.
Credentialed as an Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 (CADC 1) or higher with the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
A Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; OR A combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, training, or experience; OR Possession of a current Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) certification; OR A qualified Mental Health Intern, as defined in 309-019-0105(61).
Credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) with the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), or able to be credentialed as a QMHA.
Demonstrate the competency necessary to understand substance use disorder assessment, treatment and service terminology and apply these concepts; design and implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care; facilitate treatment groups; and provide case management.
Credentialed as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor I (CADC-I) or higher with MHACBO.
Experience with evidence-based, trauma-informed, and gender-inclusive treatment interventions for adults with substance use disorders and possible co-occurring mental health disorders.
Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in collaboration with Certified Recovery Mentors or Peer Support Specialists.
Familiarity with the chronic disease approach to SUD treatment.
Individuals with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Deliver gender-inclusive and trauma-informed substance use disorder treatment services utilizing a chronic disease framework to adults in custody (AICs) at an outpatient level of care.
Provide ASAM assessment, treatment planning, group facilitation, individualized SUD treatment counseling, psychosocial skills development, case management, and discharge planning.
Work closely with AIC Peer Recovery Mentors.
Interact with all levels of institution staff, as well as other agencies, individuals, and groups that interface with the ODOC.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB).
Retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Paid vacation leave and sick leave.
Wage increases in accordance with the applicable labor contract.
5% for bilingual QMHAs.
5% for leader worker QMHAs.
Family health, vision, and dental insurance.
21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components.
Optional short and long-term disability.
Term life insurance.
Fully paid retirement program.
Oregon Saving Growth Plan.
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.