SUD Treatment Counselor - Masters Degree Required
About The Position
The IBH Counselor – SUD Focus provides solution-focused brief intervention counseling and case management for clients with substance use disorder, as a part of Outside In’s Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Program. Counselor plays a vital role in an interdisciplinary team of Primary Care Providers, Support Specialists, RNs, and other Behavioral Health Counselors. The counselor will assist with referrals and connection to healthcare and treatment resources, as needed. This position is based in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Portland, servicing adults experiencing homelessness, substance use, behavioral health concerns, and other health concerns. This is a union-represented position.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or closely related field, required
- Experience providing counseling, case management, and familiarity with medications for addiction treatment
- Knowledge of dual-diagnosis care for people who use drugs, houselessness, and specialty populations
- Experience working with people who use and/or inject drugs (PWU/ID)
- Knowledge and understanding of stages of change 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
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 challenges 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 groups
- Work as a member of interdisciplinary care team in close collaboration with primary care providers, pharmacist, 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
- All other duties assigned.
Benefits
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance
- Life insurance at no cost
- Retirement Plan – 403(b) with employer contributions after meeting eligibility
- Disability Coverage – Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous PTO & Holidays – 21 days of PTO in the first year, increasing annually, plus 13 paid holidays
- Loan Forgiveness Eligibility – Qualifies for NHSC Loan Forgiveness Programs (up to $75,000 forgiveness for 3 years of service) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Licensure Supervision – Support for professional growth and credentialing
- Flex & Wellness Benefits – HRA contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program
- Discount Program – Exclusive employee discounts on various products and services
- Sabbatical after 5 years of service, with additional sabbaticals every 3 years thereafter
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
