Corrections SUD Counselor II

Cascadia Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 6 weeks

Medical Coverage

Vision Discount

403(b) Retirement Plan

FSA

Job summary

Cascadia Health is seeking an Addiction and Recovery Counselor II for The Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, OR. You will provide assessment, treatment planning and individual therapy within Turning Point SUD Treatment, focusing on criminogenic risk factors and promoting long-term recovery.

The role emphasizes community reintegration, housing and employment referrals, and continuing care upon release.

Qualifications

• Must have CADC I or II designation.
• CADC certification preferred.
• Associates degree or related education in substance abuse treatment preferred.
• Six months to a year of SUD treatment or practicum experience required.
• Familiar with de-escalation techniques.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery Model.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate treatment groups and individual counseling using evidence-based practices (CBT, Motivational Interviewing).
• Provide case management and collaborate with treatment team and DOC counselors.
• Provide milieu support and deescalate when needed.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans; identify relapse and recidivism risk factors.
• Complete SUD assessments and ASAM LOC behavioral health assessments.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and laws; complete required trainings.
• Attend staff meetings and supervision sessions; participate in agency meetings.
• Document and maintain clinical records in an EHR system.

Skills

CADC I/II

Motivational Interviewing

De-escalation

Trauma‑Informed Care

Recovery Model

Cultural Sensitivity

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree or related education

CADC certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cascadia Health is seeking an Addiction and Recovery Counselor II for The Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, OR. You will provide assessment, treatment planning and individual therapy within Turning Point SUD Treatment, focusing on criminogenic risk factors and promoting long-term recovery.

The role emphasizes community reintegration, housing and employment referrals, and continuing care upon release.