SUDs Counselor (River Haven)

Central City Concern•Portland, OR

12h•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

River Haven is Central City Concern’s newest integrated program, combining housing, healthcare, and employment services to create real pathways out of homelessness. The mission is to deliver seamless, person-centered support that helps people stabilize, heal, and move forward with confidence. In this role, you will conduct screenings and assessments to guide diagnosis, placement, and individualized treatment plans. You will provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices, and offer case management to support clients navigating substance use, mental health, physical health, housing, education, and employment needs. The position requires close collaboration with River Haven’s clinical and housing teams to ensure cohesive, client-centered care, and participation in case conferences, clinical meetings, and quality assurance activities. Joining River Haven offers the opportunity to help shape an innovative model that truly integrates health, housing, and recovery services, work in a collaborative environment that centers dignity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed practice, and grow in a setting that offers development, support, and room to advance clinical skills. You will make a direct, meaningful impact on people working hard to rebuild stability, safety, and long-term recovery.

Requirements

Must have one of the following: CADC-1, CADC-2, CADC-3
Must have High School Diploma or GED
Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA
Must have CPR training and certification prior to start
Must have experience working in chemical dependency treatment
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation
Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge and skills in evidence-based treatment methods utilized in the treatment of addiction and trauma-informed care
Knowledge and skills in de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods
Knowledge and skills in crisis intervention
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of community and social service agencies with the ability to provide case management services as needed
Must be able to work a range of hours
Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy, and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance or alcohol
Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and criminal background check, including clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit
The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies
Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity
Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes
Ability to consider impacts of systems of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes
Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups
Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities
Ability to apply principles learned to new situations
Ability to learn new skills
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Ability to work in an environment where clients may display behaviors that are challenging or aggressive
Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers
Ability to provide quality documentation in an electronic health record within 72 hours of service provided

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Bilingual A&D Counselors must demonstrate proficiency in secondary language
Experience working in chemical dependency treatment, preferably with outpatient adults who have been adjudicated to treatment and/or people with co-occurring mental health disorders

Responsibilities

Conduct screening and assessment of potential clients to determine treatment needs, placement, and diagnosis; develop an individualized treatment plan to reflect these
Participate in direct treatment of clients by attending clinical staff meeting and case conferences in order to facilitate individual treatment plans for clients
Providing group counseling to clients as needed
Provide case management to clients on an as-needed basis
Conduct treatment groups and provide individual counseling as needed
Adhere to agency norms for completion of all clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, monthly reports to referral sources, and service conclusion summaries
Participate in all Quality Assurance activities
Participate in clinical meetings
Work as a member of River Haven multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client centered and trauma informed integrated services
Actively participate in the integration of services at River Haven and identify new opportunities to improve collaboration between and within service and care teams while carefully following information-sharing guidelines
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within River Haven workflows and logistics
Participate in review of River Haven Key Performance Indicators; review and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities and plans
Build understanding of and appreciation for diversity among River Haven clients and support their connection to culturally responsive and culturally specific services as requested
Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner
Document client services in electronic health records within 72 hours
Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security
Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access
Immediately report any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervise practicum students when needed (for CADC 2/3)

Benefits

Extensive total rewards package
Competitive compensation
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Student loan repayment options
Retirement savings matching plans
Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year (accrual amount/rate increases with longevity)
Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21