Substance Abuse Counselor - Bilingual - Woodburn Office

Bridgeway Community Health - Jobs; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Paid holidays

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K retirement plan match

Fitness membership subsidy

Life insurance

PTO

HSA/FSA

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bridgeway Community Health is hiring a Bilingual Substance Use Counselor for our Woodburn, Oregon outpatient office. You will provide client-centered, evidence-based counseling and group sessions, using motivational interviewing and DSM-5/ASAM assessments to guide treatment planning.

The role requires at least an Associate’s Degree in Human Services and CADC I certification. A sign-on bonus of $3,000 is available to external candidates, with opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Human Services or related field.
• CADC I certification or higher with MHACBO.
• Bilingual candidate.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered care using evidence-based and trauma-informed services.
• Use motivational interviewing to establish therapeutic rapport and engage clients.
• Conduct ASAM/DSM-5 assessments and coordinate with other providers.
• Deliver individual counseling and facilitate groups.
• Document notes timely and accurately and maintain records.
• Monitor urinalysis testing as required.
• Prepare monthly status reports for caseload and share with care providers.

Skills

Bilingual

Motivational interviewing

ASAM DSM-5 knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Education

Associate's Degree or higher in Human Services

CADC I certification or MHACBO

Job description

Bridgeway Community Health

is currently seeking a qualified

Bilingual Substance Use Counselor

for our new Outpatient office in Woodburn, Oregon.

A sign-on bonus of $3,000

will be available to the successful new external candidate!!!

Come join our growing Woodburn team where you will work alongside those that are passionate about seeing lives changed and relationships restored!

Primary 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 reducing the negative consequences associated with substance use and abuse. Substance Abuse Counselors provide client-centered care utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed services. They use motivational interviewing techniques to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active service engagement. They conduct assessment interviews using the ASAM and DSM-5; they work collaboratively and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address identified treatment and recovery goals. They facilitate evidenced-based groups and conduct individual counseling sessions.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 certification or higher with MHACBO.
• Bilingual.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong computer and time management skills required to work effectively.
• Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5 required.
• Intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules preferred.
• Qualified candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401K 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 employees who are Spanish/English bilingual and pass the Alta Language Test.

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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