Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor (Spanish/English)

Emergence Addiction & Behavioral Therapies; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training & CE

Job summary

Emergence Addiction and Mental Health Services is seeking a compassionate bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor (Spanish/English) to guide treatment planning and provide individual and group therapy. You will evaluate behaviors, monitor progress, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery.

You should be proficient in English and Spanish, with a relevant degree and LMHC or similar credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English and Spanish, both written and oral.
• Associate degree in chemical dependency counseling, or a bachelor’s with coursework in chemical dependency.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or similar preferred or obtainable.
• Ability to certify in the competency within 2 years of hire.
• Experience with substance abuse treatment preferred.
• Familiarity with Carelogic or similar EHR is advantageous.
• Experience with co-occurring health and mental health problems.
• Knowledge of SAMHSA best practices indicators.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and compassionate nature.
• Ability to work an average of three evenings per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a case from intake to discharge.
• Evaluate patients’ physical and mental behaviors.
• Develop appropriate treatment and recovery plans.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.
• Monitor patient progress over time for treatment effectiveness.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and correctional departments.
• Identify behaviors interfering with treatment and recovery.
• Support primary caregivers in managing addiction-related behavior.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Education

Associate degree in chemical dependency counseling

Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework

Tools

Carelogic

Job description

Emergence Addiction and Mental Health Services is seeking a compassionate bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor (Spanish/English) to guide treatment planning and provide individual and group therapy. You will evaluate behaviors, monitor progress, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery.

You should be proficient in English and Spanish, with a relevant degree and LMHC or similar credentials preferred.