Substance Abuse Counselor - Medically Managed Withdrawal (Detox)

Bridgeway Recovery (Bridgeway Community Health)Salem, OR, USA

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Bridgeway Community Health is currently seeking a qualified

Substance Abuse Counselor

to join our Medically Managed Withdrawal Clinic (MMW)

A sign-on bonus of $3,000

will be available to th e successful new external candidate!!!

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.

Primary Purpose

The Substance Abuse Counselor will be responsible for building 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides client-centered care utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed services.
Use motivational interviewing techniques to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active service engagement.
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 evidence-based groups.
Conducts individual counseling sessions.
Types and maintains timely and accurate documentation, including group notes, individual notes, status reports and documents 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 care.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I or II

Must have at least three years of drug and alcohol addiction counseling experience.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong computer and time management skills are required to work effectively.

An advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5 is required.

An intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules is preferred.

Must be CPR / FA certified or become CPR / FA certified within 6 weeks of employment

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Full-Time 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, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan

Flexible Spending Account / Health Saving Account Options

Internal Growth Opportunities

Compensation

Will vary, depending on experience and credentials.

An additional stipend is available for employees who are fluent in Spanish / English.

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

Bridgeway Community Health has been honored for 9 years by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!

Nationally Accredited

We have achieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance.

If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!

EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability

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Substance Abuse Counselor • Salem, OR, USA