SUD Counselor l or ll (Youth)

BestCare•Madras, OR

1d•$22 - $30

About The Position

As part of the Program’s Treatment Team, the Adolescent Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor provides evidence-based individual and group counseling to youth and adolescent patients participating in the Program, as well as their families and support systems. The counselor uses a patient-centered, trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and developmentally appropriate approach and delivers care in compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules governing outpatient and residential SUD treatment programs. The role also serves as a community liaison for youth-centered behavioral health services and recovery resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, continuous recovery for the two years preceding the time of hire.
For SUD Counselor Trainee (CS3): CADC-R applicants may be considered with at least three months in active CADC-R status and at least three years of behavioral health experience working with youth.
For SUD Counselor I (CS4): CADC-I required.
For SUD Counselor II (CS5): CADC-II and at least two years of experience as a certified SUD counselor required.
Maintain a valid Oregon driver license or be able to obtain one upon hire, and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability policy: minimum age 21 and no Type A violations in the past three years, or no more than two Type B violations.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with youth or adolescents in a clinical, educational, or community setting.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in addiction studies, psychology, social work, or another behavioral health field.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Work with the Treatment Team to manage an assigned caseload of adolescent clients enrolled in the Program.
Complete comprehensive, developmentally appropriate intakes and assessments, using ASAM criteria to assess appropriate levels of care and integration with Mental Health and SUD programs under applicable OARs.
Collaborate with youth clients and, when appropriate, their parents or guardians to develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives based on clinical and developmental needs.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling, along with comprehensive case management services.
Lead assigned psycho-educational, skill development, relapse prevention, process, gender-specific, and adolescent-focused recovery groups.
Provide crisis intervention, conduct ongoing health, suicide, and safety risk assessments, and develop safety plans.
Assess ongoing needs, update assessments and recommendations per OAR standards, and refer clients to appropriate youth-serving community services, such as schools, juvenile justice, child welfare, and medical providers.
Engage respectfully and effectively with youth, parents or guardians, and diverse family populations while protecting youth privacy rights under state and federal law.
Collaborate with Certified Recovery Mentors and Youth Peer Support Specialists on patient care and provide support and clinical guidance as needed.
Collaborate with clients, families, and community partners on discharge, transition, and aftercare planning.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, scope-of-practice requirements, and accreditation standards, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, OARs, and OSHA; document services promptly in the electronic client file (EHR).
Provide information about the Program to individuals, schools, public agencies, and community groups.
Perform other related duties as assigned.