CADC - Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $24-28 / hr

About Recovery Works NW :

As a family-owned community organization addressing a medical and social epidemic, we focus on innovative, judgement-free, and compassionate solutions for substance use, addiction, and mental health-related distress.

The substance use disorder counselor functions as part of a treatment team including medical providers, mental health providers, other addictions counselors, peers / recovery mentors, and various other support staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following :

Work with patients individually and in a group setting.

Attend and participate in relevant team and staff meetings.

Conduct multidimensional alcohol and drug assessments to identify patients needs, risks, strengths, and resources in accordance with ASAM guidelines.

Create and maintain individualized treatment plans with progress notes and update the plan as necessary.

Communicate with community partners and referring agencies in a timely manner.

Enhance patient / client motivation and coping with substance use issues through evidenced based interventions.

Serve as primary counselor for individuals on a maintained caseload across various programs (MAT, DUII, IOP etc.)

Be available and on time for all scheduled shifts, counseling appointments, and may need to offer support as needed for patients, family and staff as needed.

Maintain relevant credentials and qualifications.

Support patients and clients in various stages of change.

Presence at alternate sites or locations as necessary for training, teambuilding, or to offer support for prearranged coverage.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification (CADC I, CADC II, CADC III) or CADC-R Or national equivalency (NCAC I, NCAC II, NCAC III etc.)

Always maintain a professional demeanor.

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and utilization of various counseling theories / modalities.

Proficient in communication, verbal, written, nonverbal.

Respond with a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to maintain knowledge base of relevant and local recovery resources and services.

Ability to work both independently and as a functional member of a team.

Ability to complete work thoroughly, with attention to detail, and to meet deadlines.

Ability to understand and operate within the relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)

Effective facilitation of captivating and therapeutic group therapy.

Benefits

• Medical insurance base tier premium is paid 100% by the company (option to upgrade to additional tiers and / or add family members which are paid for by employee)
• Dental and Vision Insurance premium is paid 100% by the company
• Holiday Pay
• PTO and Paid Sick Time
• 401k and 401k matching of up to 3% after 3 months
• Position is contingent on passing an OHA Background check and successful completion of a urine analysis (UA) after accepting job offer

Recovery Works NW is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.