Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor / CADC

*** Up to $10,000 in Relocation Assistance Available ***
TITLE: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor / CADC-I or II
LOCATION: Portland, OR
TERM/STATUS: Full-time Employee / FTE / W-2
COMPENSATION/PERKS: Compensation package includes...

• Up to $10,000 Relocation Assistance Program
• Competitive Annual Base Salary, paid every 2 weeks
• 4 weeks paid time off (PTO) per year - 20 days (increases with longevity)
• 12 More Days Off - 10 paid Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with 6.25% employer matching in the 1st year (8% in the 2nd year, and 10% in your 3rd year - Fully vested with your first contribution)
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance

Hiring for Multiple Programs - Addiction/SUD, MAT Team, Primary Care, Intensive Outpatient, Culturally Specific Program, Detox Inpatient, etc.
Our client is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to adults and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, and addictions. We hire people who are skilled and passionate to meet our mission through outcome-based strategies that support personal and community transformation.
As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, you will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, person-centered, integrated services to the Portland community. You will work as a member of a treatment team providing substance abuse treatment and case management. Our team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, physical health management, mental health management, DUII, accessing affordable housing, accessing employment, and educational opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to obtain CADC I or II with the state of Oregon
  • To obtain a CADC I or higher you must have...
    • HS Diploma or GED
    • Completed at least 150 hours of educational hours in addiction counseling
    • Completed at least 1,000 hours (or about 1 year) of supervised work as an Addiction Counselor
  • (For more details on the Oregon state requirements, please check the CADC-I tab here.)
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation.
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in conducting assessments.
• Must be familiar with and trained in the Harm-Reduction Model.
• Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge and skills in evidence-based treatment methods utilized in the treatment of addiction and trauma-informed care.
• Knowledge and skills in de-escalation methods and crisis intervention or the ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of community and social service agencies with the ability to provide case management services as needed.
• Preferred understanding of specialized DUII system requirements as set forth by the State and referral sources.
• Preferred experience providing DUII/DCJ-compliant treatment services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct screening and assessment of potential clients to determine treatment needs, placement, and diagnosis; develop an individualized treatment plan to reflect these
• Early engagement, stabilization, care coordination, solution-focused interventions, and harm reduction work.
• Participate in the direct treatment of clients
• Conduct treatment groups and provide individual counseling as needed.
• May facilitate outpatient treatment groups for driving under the influence (DUII).
• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client-centered, and trauma-informed integrated services.
• Document client services in electronic health records within 72 hours.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.
Empowered Partnerships, LLC is a boutique recruitment agency based out of Colorado dedicated to providing superior staffing services within the Mental and Behavioral Health industry across the United States.
Our clients are equal-opportunity employers who are committed to diversity, valuing the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.