Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Mobile Crisis Response

Community Counseling Solutions; Boardman Township (OH); Sur place; USD 52 400 - 76 900; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental and vision insurance

6% 401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Community Counseling Solutions is seeking a Mobile Crisis Response Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join a dedicated 24-hour crisis team in Boardman, OR. The role supports community members, law enforcement, and first responders with rapid evaluation, treatment planning, and referrals in clinics, homes, telehealth, and in-mobile settings.

This position requires a high school diploma, background check, and licensure options (CADC R/I) preferred with a two-year certification window.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Able to pass a criminal history background check.
• CADC R, I or II preferred but not required; must register/certify within 2 years if not already.
• Substance use disorder recovery documented for the past two years.
• Experience or knowledge of behavioral health/chemical dependency systems or crisis response preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Engages community stakeholders as part of a 24-hour crisis response team and responds to contacts from community members, law enforcement, first responders, and hospitals.
• Performs comprehensive alcohol and drug evaluation, screening, assessment and referrals in various settings.
• Works with QMHPs, CADCs, and peers in a two-person team to engage clients in the community and at office locations.
• Establishes short-term goals with clients, provides follow-up services, and makes referrals as needed.
• Assists in data gathering, case coordination, safety planning, and discharge planning with clients and agencies.

Connaissances

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Agency software and data systems

Description du poste

Job Information

Job Code: C173

Job Title: Mobile Crisis Response Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Location: Boardman, OR

FLSA: 1.0 FTE, Non-Exempt (Expectation to work 40 hours a week) Wed-Sat from 8am-7pm

Supervisor: SUD Crisis Supervisor, Regional Crisis Supervisor

Pay Grade: B8 ($25.19 - $36.97 hourly, depending on experience)

$5,500 HIRING BONUS!! (2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 Wellness days provided after 1 year introduction
• Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position and schedule)

Supervision

Supervised by the SUD Crisis Supervisor. Does not supervise other employees.

Responsibilities

• Engages community stakeholders as part of a 24-hour crisis response team and responds expeditiously to contacts from community members, law enforcement, first responders, and other agencies, including local hospitals.
• Performs comprehensive alcohol and drug evaluation, screening, assessment, treatment planning, and referrals in various settings such as community, office, telehealth, and mobile response van.
• Works with QMHPs, CADCs, and peers in a two-person team to engage clients in the community and at office locations.
• Establishes short-term goals with clients, provides follow-up services as needed, and makes appropriate and expeditious referrals. Arranges temporary or emergency placement as necessary.
• Assimilates data from a wide range of observations and uses various clinical techniques and skills to gather the client’s personal, family, health, and mental health history.
• Utilizes agency software and computer systems to prepare current client records and reports, completing all paperwork professionally, clinically sound, and timely.
• Thoroughly screens referrals to assure proper utilization of Mobile Crisis services and appropriate referrals to inpatient/outpatient services.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of community services and resources, encouraging clients to access them. Acts as a liaison between clients and other agencies and as a client advocate when appropriate.
• Performs screening, assessment, joint case, transition, discharge, and safety planning and coordination with clients and other community agencies.
• Works non-traditional hours, covering call-offs when feasible. Some shifts may provide after-hours emergency services on a 24-hour rotating basis to adults and children.
• Participates in group and individual supervision sessions.
• Collaborates with staff and community representatives to initiate new programs and reviews existing programs as necessary.
• Attends trainings, meetings, conferences, and uses the gathered information to benefit the agency and customers.
• Transports clients as required.
• Reports all abuse to appropriate legal office, completes necessary paperwork and investigations, and develops safety plans as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• able to pass a criminal history background check.
• CADC R, I or II preferred but not required. If not registered or certified, must register upon employment and be certified within 2 years.
• Substance use disorder recovery documented for continuous recovery under independent living conditions or supported housing for the past two years.
• Experience or knowledge of behavioral health/chemical dependency systems or crisis response preferred but not required.

Certifications

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification (CADC R, I or II)
• QMHA not required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Understands or can understand special needs and symptoms of patients with co-occurring disorders and applies appropriate assessment and intervention techniques.
• Has skills to work professionally with the public and coordinate services across agencies and community groups.
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing, works independently, and completes responsibilities thoroughly and timely.
• Develops cooperative and respectful relationships with clients, their families, and providers.
• Possesses the ability to acquire knowledge of the recovery model.
• Represents the interest of the customer and the agency favorably in the community.
• Works well with teams and other groups of individuals.
• Computer literate, able to type and utilize word processing and other software programs.
• Handles highly confidential information, adhering to client confidentiality laws and rules.
• Travels to various assigned locations as required.

Background and Compliance Requirements

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380. In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor must be checked monthly against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists and other federal and state agency lists.

Must hold a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance for privately owned vehicles used for CCS business. Proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more liability coverage for property damage is required for the duration of employment.

Physical demands include use of computer and phone systems, sitting for extended periods, occasional lifting up to thirty pounds, reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting, and vehicle travel, including driving a mobile response van.

The work environment varies between office, community, mobile crisis van, and client homes. Noise levels can be moderate to loud. Occasional exposure to uneven terrain, overnight stays, and unpredictable environments may occur.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Community Counseling Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.