STARS Intake Specialist-Reg

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Newport, Oregon, seeks a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor-Registered (CADC-R) to join our Treatment and Recovery Services team. You will triage high risk clients and refer them to appropriate treatment within trauma-informed, evidence-based practice frameworks.

The role operates across residential and outpatient settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to apply ASAM criteria and recovery models. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CADC-R required; CADC I/NCAC I or higher within 2 years of hire.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• One year experience in alcohol and drug support.
• Experience with computer applications.
• If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, drivers privileges for SHS vehicles process required.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage high risk clients and refer to treatment.
• Collaborate with treatment team to ensure trauma informed, evidence-based practices.
• Work in both residential and outpatient settings as part of Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services.
• Utilize knowledge of recovery resources and ASAM criteria in client placement.

Skills

Adaptability

Stress tolerance

Service orientation

Team communication

ASAM PPC-2R

DSM-5 knowledge

Computer skills

Education

CADC-R

CADC I / NCAC I

BLS certification

High school diploma

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Job Summary / Purpose

In collaboration with the treatment team, works to ensure that high risk clients are triaged and referred to treatment 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.
• Experience and/or training in computer applications required.
• If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, then successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.
• All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

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.
• Strong ASAM assessment, placement criteria skills. Knowledge of recovery support systems. Familiarity with Medication Assisted Treatment.
• Strong Computer Skills.
• Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5.

Physical Demands

Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)

Continually (67 - 100% of the time)

CLIMB - LADDER

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

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs

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

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

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

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

CARRY 1-hand, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-hand, 0 - 20 pounds

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Upward

KNEEL (on knees)

SIT

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

CLIMB - STAIRS

WALK - INCLINE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

PINCH Fingers

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

STAND

BEND FORWARD at waist

REACH - Forward

GRASP Hand/Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PUSH (20-60 pounds force)

PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)