Substance Use Counselor

East Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs (500+ hours)

EAP for employee well-being

Early morning hours for work-life-b@@l

Growth opportunities in industry

Résumé du poste

Acadia Healthcare’s East Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center in Portland, OR is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for an outpatient MAT program. The role involves individual and group counseling, treatment planning, documentation, and crisis intervention to support patients with opioid use disorder.

Qualifications include an Oregon CADC certification (CADC‑R/I/II/III) and experience in addiction recovery. Competitive benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid leave, and CEU access.

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience with individual and group counseling for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation of clinical notes and treatment plans per guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulations (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation for care, treatment and incidents is timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and referrals to other programs as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention when required.
• Perform case management to ensure quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Connaissances

Counseling sessions

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Group counseling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formation

HS diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master’s preferred

Description du poste

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

• CADC-R, CADC I, CADC II, or CADC III

Full Time Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

East Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Portland, OR, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor:

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• HS graduate or equivalent required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.

• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.

• Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).

• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Oregon CADC R or higher (CADC I, CADC II, CADC III) is required

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