SUD Treatment Counselor - Masters Degree Required

OUTSIDE IN • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The SUDS Treatment Counselor provides solution-focused, brief intervention counseling, and case management for clients with substance use disorder as part of Outside In’s Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) programs. The Counselor plays a vital role in an interdisciplinary team of Medical Providers, Peer Support Specialists, RNs, and Behavioral Health Counselors. The Counselor will assist with referrals and connections to healthcare and treatment resources, as needed. This position is primarily based in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Portland, servicing adults experiencing homelessness, substance use, mental health concerns, and other health concerns.

Requirements

• Experience providing counseling, case management, and familiarity with medications for addiction treatment
• Knowledge of dual-diagnosis care for people who use drugs, houselessness, and LGBTQIA+ populations
• Experience working with people who use and/or inject drugs (PWU/ID)
• Knowledge and understanding of stages of change, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and data collection Experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
• Experience with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) programming
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a closely related field, required

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) or equivalent, preferred
• CADC I, II, or III, preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use and dual-diagnosis counseling to clients with substance use concerns in a primary care setting
• Identify barriers to accessing MAT for clients and work to increase program capacity
• Provide program screenings and assessments, determine program eligibility, and support with referrals to higher levels of care, as necessary
• Facilitate SUD treatment and harm reduction groups
• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary care team in close collaboration with primary care providers, pharmacists, behavioral health clinicians, peer support specialists, and other Outside In staff
• Provide crisis intervention as needed, including assessment and appropriate referrals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all services provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees