Substance Abuse Counselor - Outpatient

Bridgeway Community Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical/Vision/Dental

401(k) match

Fitness subsidy

Life/AD&D/LTD

PTO

HSA

FSA

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bridgeway Community Health in Salem, Oregon is seeking a qualified Substance Abuse Counselor for our outpatient treatment team. You will support clients through education, motivation, and evidence-based counseling to foster positive changes and reduce harm.

Responsibilities include conducting ASAM/DSM-5 assessments, providing individual and group therapy, documenting care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. CADC I or higher and 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree or higher in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 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 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

ASAM PPC-2R

DSM-5

Oregon Administrative Rules

Education

Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Bridgeway Community Health

is currently seeking qualified

Substance Abuse Counselor

for our growing Outpatient treatment team!

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!

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