Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor — Spanish/English

4emergence; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vi

401k with employer match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid training and continuing education

Job summary

Emergence Addiction and Mental Health Services in Eugene, OR seeks a compassionate bilingual substance abuse counselor (Spanish/English) to develop treatment and recovery plans, evaluate behaviors, and facilitate individual and group sessions.

This 40-hour salaried position offers 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision for the employee, a 401k match, paid time off, holidays, and ongoing training. A $3500 signing bonus is paid in two installments.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English and Spanish, both written and oral.
• Associate degree in chemical dependency counseling, or a bachelor's degree with related coursework.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or similar preferred or ability to obtain.
• Ability to be certified in the specific competency within 2 years of hire.
• Previous experience with the treatment of substance use disorders preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems like CareLogic would be advantageous.
• Application of SAMHSA best practice indicators.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol testing to monitor treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of a case from entry to discharge.
• Evaluating patients' physical and mental behaviors.
• Developing appropriate treatment and recovery plans.
• Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions.
• Monitoring patients over time to assess progress.
• 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.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Counseling experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in chemical dependency counseling

Bachelor's degree with coursework in chemical dependency

Tools

CareLogic

Job description

Emergence Addiction and Mental Health Services in Eugene, OR seeks a compassionate bilingual substance abuse counselor (Spanish/English) to develop treatment and recovery plans, evaluate behaviors, and facilitate individual and group sessions.

This 40-hour salaried position offers 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision for the employee, a 401k match, paid time off, holidays, and ongoing training. A $3500 signing bonus is paid in two installments.