STARS Counselor-Registered

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, OR, seeks a certified counselor to support clients in Treatment and Recovery Services. This role emphasizes trauma-informed, evidence-based practices within both residential and outpatient settings.

Requirements include CADC-R, CADC I/NCAC I or higher within two years, BLS within 90 days, and at least one year of alcohol and drug support experience. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CADC-R certification required; CADC I/NCAC I or higher within 2 years.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS within 90 days of hire.
• One year experience in alcohol and drug support.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CADC-R certification

CADC I / NCAC I or higher within 2 years

BLS Healthcare Provider within 90 days

1 year experience in alcohol and drug support

Job description

Facility Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

Location Newport, OR

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Varies

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $22.63 - $33.24

Supports certified counselors in providing services to clients in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health programs in a manner that reflects our commitment to trauma informed, evidence- based practices.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor-Registered (CADC-R) required. Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Level I (CADC I), National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC I), or higher certification required within two (2) years of hire.

Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.

One (1) year experience in alcohol and drug support required.

All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.

If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, then successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse client populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to clients.

Stress Tolerance and Self Control - Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.

Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.

Communication and teamwork – Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Brings others together and tries to reconcile differences.

Knowledge of substance use treatment/counseling with the skills to perform trauma-informed care and gender-responsive treatments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

WALK – INCLINE

CLIMB – LADDER

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 – 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs