Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)

Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)

April 12, 2024

Elite Care at Oatfield Estates is hiring for a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). We are always looking for folks that are interested in learning more about what we do!

Job Description :

The CADC provides both 1 : 1 and group support to residents with current or past addictions, creating a safe place to identify / discuss triggers, goals, struggles, and accomplishments.

The CADC will utilize knowledge from these interactions to effectively collaborate with the care planning team. It is the responsibility of the CADC to establish and document avenues for appropriate support and interventions for resident behaviors related to substance use or addiction.

The CADC is responsible for the implementation of identified interventions, which may include staff teachings, attendance at care conferences, collaboration with the Behavioral Support Coordinator, and communication with the resident’s support systems.

Job Type : Full-time

Shift : Day shift

Compensation : $21.00 $25.00 per hour (based on experience level)

Benefits : Dental insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Sick time

Paid time off

Bonus incentives

Responsibilities :

Assist with Screening of referrals for admission as needed.

Create an addiction support plan dedicated to each Individual within 15 days of admission.

The addiction support plan must align with the individual's service plan and must be explained to the resident in a manner that they can understand.

Be an active member of the service planning team.

Serve as Liaison to OHS Case Managers.

Provide Individual-specific coaching and group teaching for direct care staff to ensure that direct care staff can implement the strategies defined in each individual's addiction support plan

Partners with the Health Services team on addiction education, and individualized interventions which will then be communicated through Individual addiction support plans to direct care staff

Coordination with the Behavior Specialist on mitigating behaviors from substance use and / or addiction

Monitors and evaluates individual addiction support plans, reassesses, and revises the plans as needed while providing updated education

Education and / or Experience :

Degree in Psychology or Human Services field desired.

Must be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, recognized by the state of Oregon

At least one year of substance counseling experience is preferred

You must be over the age of 18 to apply. You must reside in the United States within the state of Oregon. We do not offer relocation assistance for this role.

We do not facilitate VISA Sponsorship.*