Substance Abuse Counselor - Bilingual

Bridgeway Community Health - Jobs; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

5% employer match 401(k) Retirement

Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy

Life, Disability Coverage

Generous PTO and HSA/FSA

Job summary

Bridgeway Community Health seeks a qualified Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor for its Outpatient treatment team in Salem, Oregon. The role emphasizes client-centered care, motivational interviewing, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree or higher in Human Services and CADC I or higher certification with MHACBO, with 1–3 years of addiction counseling experience. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Strong computer skills

Time management

ASAM PPC-2R & DSM-5 knowledge

Oregon Administrative Rules knowledge

Criminal background check readiness

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Human Services

CADC I or higher certification (MHACBO)

Job description

Bridgeway Community Health is currently seeking qualified Bilingual - Substance Abuse Counselor for our growing Outpatient treatment 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!

The 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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