Substance Abuse Counselor

Bridgeway Community Health - Jobs; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical Vision Dental

401k match

Fitness Membership subsidy

Life and Disability insurance

Generous PTO

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bridgeway Community Health is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor for our Corrections team. The role focuses on education and motivation to support clients in reducing substance use and its consequences.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed, evidence-based care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and thorough documentation. It offers a path for professional growth within a mission-driven nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree or higher in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Typically 1–3 years of drug & alcohol addiction counseling experience.
• CADC I or higher certification with MHACBO.

Responsibilities

• Provides client-centered care utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed services.
• Uses motivational interviewing techniques to establish therapeutic rapport and engagement.
• Conducts assessment interviews using the ASAM and DSM-5.
• Collaborates with other providers to ensure seamless services.
• Delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address treatment goals.
• Facilitates evidence-based groups.
• Conducts individual counseling sessions.
• Types and maintains timely documentation (group notes, individual notes, status reports, etc.).
• Monitors random urinalysis testing.
• Completes monthly status reports for all clients on caseload and shares them with involved providers.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Motivational interviewing

ASAM PPC-2R knowledge

DSM-5 knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree or higher in Human Services

CADC I or higher certification with MHACBO

Tools

ASAM PPC-2R

DSM-5

Job description

Bridgeway Community Health is currently seeking qualified Substance Abuse Counselor for our growing Corrections team!

Come join our elite team of professionals!

who all have a passion to see lives changed and relationships restored.

Bridgeway is a new kind of healthcare organization providing holistic treatment through addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care.

Position Purpose

Substance Abuse Counselors build an alliance with clients by providing education, and motivation to support them in making positive changes in their lives and reduce the negative consequences associated with substance use and abuse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides client centered care utilizing evidence-based and trauma informed services.
• Uses motivational interviewing techniques to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in services.
• Conducts assessment interviews using the ASAM and DSM-5.
• Works collaboratively with other providers to ensure services are seamless.
• Provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address identified treatment and recovery goals.
• Facilitates evidenced based groups.
• Conducts individual counseling sessions.
• Types and maintains timely and accurate documentation including group notes, individual notes, status reports, as well as documenting other contacts made concerning the client.
• Monitors random urinalysis testing.
• Completes monthly status reports for all clients on caseload and facilitates sending them to providers involved with client's care.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains a working relationship with all referral sources.
• Attends staff meetings and works as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and implement quality services.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Experience, Education and Credentials

• Requires an Associate's Degree or higher in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university.
• In addition to formal education, the qualified candidate will generally have at least one to three years of drug & alcohol addiction counseling experience.
• CADC I or higher certification required with MHACBO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer and time management skills.
• Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5.
• Intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules is preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
• Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
• Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Internal Growth Opportunities

Compensation

• Wage will depend on experience and credentials.
• An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees

About Bridgeway Community Health

Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.

BEST Non-Profit Award

For 10 years, Bridgeway Community Health has been honored to be designated by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!

Council on Accreditation

Bridgeway Community Health has achieved accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance!

If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!

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