SUD Counselor I or ll
About The Position
As part of the Program’s Treatment Team, the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor provides individual and group counseling to patients participating in the Program, as well as to clients and family members, on theories and treatment of substance use disorders using a patient-centered approach. The counselor also serves as a community liaison, supporting a patient-centered and harm-reduction approach to substance use disorder treatment. The role works with an assigned caseload and collaborates with clients, the Treatment Team, Certified Recovery Mentors, referral sources, and community agencies. Services include intakes, assessments, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, referrals, and discharge and aftercare planning. The counselor maintains timely electronic client records and complies with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- For individuals in recovery from substance-use disorder, continuous recovery for the two years preceding hire.
- CADC-I certification required for SUD Counselor I (CS4), or CADC-II certification and at least two years of experience as an SUD counselor required for SUD Counselor II (CS5).
- Maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or be able to obtain one upon hire, and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy.
- Meet the stated auto-insurance eligibility conditions: minimum age 21 and no Type A violations in the past three years, or three or more Type B violations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in addiction or another behavioral health field.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Treatment Team and manage an assigned caseload of clients enrolled in the Program.
- Complete intakes and assessments, develop treatment plans as appropriate, and use ASAM criteria to assess appropriate levels of care and integration with Mental Health and SUD programs.
- Collaborate with clients to develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives based on assessed needs and problems.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling, as well as case management, to ensure individualized, quality care.
- Conduct counseling for individuals, groups, and people diagnosed with substance use disorders, collaborating with treatment team members and other agencies and applying counseling principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Assess ongoing needs, update assessments and recommendations, and make appropriate referrals for additional services.
- Work with recovery resource providers and community agencies to provide a seamless continuum of care.
- Work effectively and respectfully with clients and families from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs.
- Lead assigned psycho-educational, skill development, relapse prevention, process, gender-specific, and medication-supported recovery groups.
- Provide information about the Program to individuals and the public, and conduct outreach to community groups.
- Collaborate with Certified Recovery Mentors on patient care and provide support and direction as needed.
- Collaborate with clients on discharge and aftercare planning.
- Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including HIPAA, scope of practice, accreditation standards, OHA, and OSHA requirements.
- Work with referral sources and, as appropriate and consistent with client confidentiality, keep them informed about client progress.
- Maintain timely documentation of client services in the electronic client file (EHR) in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
