Bilingual (Spanish) Relief Counselor - Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Emergence Addiction & Behavioral Therapies; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid training

Flexible hours

Ability to decline shifts

Supportive environment

Job summary

Emergence Addiction & Behavioral Therapies is seeking a Relief Counselor (SUDS) to support our team of counselors in Eugene, Oregon. The role focuses on facilitating group therapy and guiding clients on recovery within Level 1 Outpatient or Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient programs.

As a bilingual position, you will conduct sessions in English and Spanish, collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other staff, and help clients address behaviors that affect treatment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English
• CADC-R or ability to credential as CADC-R by MHACBO
• One year of experience in social services or behavioral health
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Pass background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' physical and mental behaviors
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions in English and Spanish
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers and correction departments
• Identify behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery
• Assist primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior

Skills

Spanish language (fluent)

English language (fluent)

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor's degree in psychology or counseling

Tools

CareLogic

Job description

Bilingual (Spanish) Relief Counselor (SUDS)

Are you a dedicated and compassionate behavioral health professional with a strong commitment to helping people experiencing substance use disorder who are involved in the criminal justice system? Emergence is seeking a Relief Counselor to provide support to our dedicated team of counselors. As a relief counselor, you will facilitate group therapy and help people along their journey to recovery. If you are a motivated and compassionate counselor with a deep understanding of SUD treatment and commitment to recovery, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the transformation of lives in our community and beyond.

Emergence has provided treatment for substance use disorder in Lane County since 1981. We serve people who meet criteria for Level 1 Outpatient or Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient, and provide treatment to people who need residential while they work their way through the waiting list. Our SUD programs include Discovery (DUII), Endeavor (probation), Focus Treatment Court, and Threshold (IOP).

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Position Highlights

• $3,000 Sign On BONUS (prorated to hours worked), Up to $1500 on your first full paycheck and up to $2000 after 6 months, depending on hours worked
• Non-exempt position
• Hourly rate is $24.04/hr and up (based on education and experience)
• Flexible hours, no set schedule or required hours per month
• Ability to decline offered shifts
• Paid training and continuing education
• Supportive, collaborative environment

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Responsibilities

• Assessing clients' physical and mental behaviors
• Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions in English and Spanish
• Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and departments of correction
• Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery
• Assisting primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Speaks fluent Spanish and English
• CADC-R, or ability to be credentialed as CADC-R by MHACBO
• One year of experience in social services or behavioral health
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen (including cannabis)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in psychology or counseling
• Completed coursework on substance use disorders
• CADC I certification
• Previous experience working in treatment for substance abuse disorders
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems, specifically CareLogic
• Experience with co-occurring health and mental health disorders

EMERGENCE is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with lived experience of substance use disorder and/or criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, living with disability.