SUD Counselor I or ll

BestCare Treatment Services•Prineville, OR

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 in support of patient-centered, harm-reduction substance use disorder treatment.

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 required for SUD Counselor II (CS5).
For SUD Counselor II (CS5), a minimum of two years of experience as an SUD counselor.
Maintain a valid Oregon driver license or be able to obtain one upon hire.
Be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy; must be at least 21 years old and have 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 ability in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Treatment Team and manage an assigned caseload of clients enrolled in the Program.
Complete intakes and assessments, and develop treatment plans as appropriate using American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to assess appropriate levels of care and integration with Mental Health and SUD programs.
Collaborate with clients on individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives based on assessed needs and problems.
Provide individualized, quality treatment through individual, group, and family counseling, as well as case management services.
Conduct counseling sessions for individuals, groups, and people diagnosed with substance use disorders, collaborating with treatment team members and other agencies and applying principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of individual and group counseling.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Assess clients’ ongoing needs, update assessments and recommendations as needed, and make appropriate referrals for additional services.
Work effectively with recovery resource providers and community agencies to provide a seamless continuum of care for patients with substance use disorders.
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 requirements, accreditation standards, OHA, and OSHA.
Work closely with referral sources, keeping them informed about client progress as needed and as appropriate for client confidentiality.
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.