SUDs Counselor - Letty Owings Center

Central City Concern•Portland, OR

3d•$23 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Support Recovery and Rebuild Families as a SUDs Counselor at Letty Owings Center Letty Owings Center is one of the few places where pregnant and parenting women can receive truly comprehensive residential treatment while staying connected to their children. Here, you become part of a multidisciplinary team offering intensive, person-centered care that blends SUD treatment, mental health support, parenting skill development, crisis response, and housing stability. Your work helps mothers strengthen their recovery, regain confidence, and create safer, healthier futures for their families. What You’ll Do Complete SUD assessments, ASAM level of care, DSM diagnosis, and clinical formulations Build strengths-based treatment plans and keep them active and collaborative Provide daily groups, individual counseling, and trauma-informed interventions Use MI, CBT, and stage-wise strategies to support change Respond to crises and complete risk assessments Partner closely with DHS, courts, and community supports Coordinate care across a diverse team of clinical and para-professional staff What You Bring Strong skills in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed practice Ability to manage crises, assess risk quickly, and adapt to complex clinical needs Comfort working with clients experiencing instability, trauma, and family-system stress A collaborative, non-judgmental approach that supports both clients and teammates Solid knowledge of chemical dependency treatment, community resources, and de-escalation Why This Role Matters You’ll walk alongside women who are rebuilding their lives while parenting through recovery. Your support helps stabilize families, reduce harm, and break cycles that have impacted generations. If you’re passionate about recovery, family-centered care, and creating real change for women and their children, Letty Owings Center is a place where your work truly matters. (Seniority Bid ends 12/17/2025)

Requirements

Must have one of the following : CADC-R CADC-1 CADC-2 CADC-3
CADC 1 or 2 with TWO years of delivery SUDs Services HIGHLY preferred
Residential treatment experience, with similar populations, preferred.
QMHA-R preferred.
To meet the credential requirements of QMHA-R, must be registered with MHACBO to meet, at minimum, QMHA-R requirements.
Must have High School Diploma or GED, advanced degree preferred.
Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
Have, or able to obtain, Adult and Child/Infant CPR Certification AND Adult and Pediatric First Aid Certification prior to start date.
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 Work Place Ace of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
Must have professional-level knowledge and skills in counseling techniques with individuals and groups.
Must be able to work with pregnant, parenting or nursing women.
Demonstrated knowledge of resources to enhance client treatment.
Must have knowledge of de-escalation, Motivational Interviewing, DBT and other best practices in residential treatment, and a demonstrated ability to put these principles into practice.
If using a vehicle for agency use, must possess a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety policy.
Must pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training.
Must be able to work as on-call counselor by cell phone one week on rotation basis with other counselors.
Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone to be provided by Central City Concern.
Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.
Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
Must be approved by the Childcare Background Check Unit.
Prior to employment, must be approved by the State of Oregon Employment Department Child Care Division.
Must complete consent for criminal records identification check pursuant to ORS 181.537.
This program receives funds from the Federal Child Care Development Fund block grant via a contract with the Child Care Division for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs. 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.
Advanced knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care.
Continued education in crisis assessment and crisis response.
Able to identify client needs and develop plans to address those needs.
Able to quickly and accurately perform risk assessments.
Able to differentiate client presentation in various dimensions.
Able to understand client related symptomatic behaviors might be expected and how to manage them.
Able to recognize methods to achieve the identified behavioral goals.
Able to quickly and accurately assess the needs of individual clients, family dynamics and potential barriers to service.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills in counseling techniques with individuals and groups.
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 display a non-judgmental attitude.
Demonstrated knowledge of community and social service agencies.
Knowledge and skills in chemical dependency treatment methods.
Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive.
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers.
Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
Knowledge of de-escalation methods.

Nice To Haves

CADC 1 or 2 with TWO years of delivery SUDs Services HIGHLY preferred
Residential treatment experience, with similar populations, preferred.
QMHA-R preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete SUD assessments, ASAM level of care, DSM diagnosis, and clinical formulations
Build strengths-based treatment plans and keep them active and collaborative
Provide daily groups, individual counseling, and trauma-informed interventions
Use MI, CBT, and stage-wise strategies to support change
Respond to crises and complete risk assessments
Partner closely with DHS, courts, and community supports
Coordinate care across a diverse team of clinical and para-professional staff
Conduct and document substance use disorder assessments ASAM level of care, substance use disorder DSM diagnosis, and clinical formulation.
Develop strengths-based treatment plan, and maintain treatment plan updates with client.
Work with a diverse team, including professional and para-professional staff, to develop and implement client-centered care.
Participate in clinical staff meetings and case conferences with team members in order to utilize interdisciplinary expertise and facilitate individual service plans for clients.
Share recovery expertise by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team, modeling integrated treatment skills, and evidence based principles and practice.
Support clients in accessing off-site appointments and collaboration meetings as necessary, to include court appearances and DHS family decision meetings.
Participate in direct treatment of clients by:
Attending clinical staff meetings and case conferences;
Providing group counseling to clients on a daily basis;
Providing one-on-one counseling sessions.
Facilitate substance use treatment groups for female clients, including addiction as a disease process, recovery skills, Trauma Informed Care components, healthy parenting and life skills.
Assess, triage and respond to client crisis in the most effective, efficient, and safe manner possible.
Participate in evaluating clients for risk of harm.
Monitor and assure the health and safety needs of clients are met.
Quickly and accurately assess the needs of individual clients and potential barriers to service.
Utilize Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed treatment modalities to identify stages of change and develop corresponding stage wise treatment strategies.
Maintain client records as required by State, Federal, local and program standards and funding requirements.
Works within scope of training and experience and seeks consultation when appropriate.
Participate in regular supervision from the Clinical Supervisor, seeking additional supervision whenever necessary.
Minimum requirement two hours of documented supervision per month.
Collaborate with partnering agencies, to include DHS Child Welfare and the Department of Justice.
Provide testimony and advocacy with courts and other agencies.
Coordinate services with all members of client’s support network.
Participate in training opportunities to advance skills and knowledge in substance use disorders.
Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
Assist with the development of an integrated treatment program.
Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
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.
This includes immediately reporting 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.

Benefits

We offer incredible benefits to our employees, including an extensive total rewards package, competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, Student loan repayment options, and 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, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
Relocation packages are available for qualified candidates!

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