15970 - Addiction and Recovery Counselor
Company: CASCADIA HEALTH
Location: Clackamas
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Job Details
Job Location
Talbert Health Center - Clackamas, OR
Position Type
Full Time (30+ hrs. or more)
Education Level
Addictions/SUD Certification (CADC)
Salary Range
$21.02 - $24.36 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Mental Health & SUD
Description
The position is located at Talbert Health Center. Monday through
Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This position
will consist of 3 days on-site and two days remote. This may change
in the near future, if Cascadia changes expectations for on-site
days for Health Center clinicians.
The Addiction and Recovery Counselor I or II works collaboratively
in an interdisciplinary team environment, providing addiction
services to assigned clients; including developing or assisting in
the development of service plans tailored to each clients needs.
The incumbent will collaborate with internal and external resources
to assure the best possible treatment for clients. This position
involves participation and implementation of program goals and
objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach
to assisting clients in achieving individual goals.
All incumbents must understand, appreciate and respect the
diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community.
It is expected that there is an awareness and sensitivity to the
perspectives and perceptions to those we serve, as well as our
colleagues. As Cascadia is Trauma informed, the incumbent must
support a Trauma Informed Care Environment. With the high
prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving behavioral health
services, it is required that the incumbent understand the effects
of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of
those we serve.
On the first of the month, following 30 days of employment, benefit
eligible employees (20/hrs. or more per week) are able to enjoy
affordable, low cost, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Additionally, Cascadia provides a generous paid time off package,
volunteer time off, and more. Upon hire, you will complete paid
training and then continue to train onsite in your new job. During
the first week of training, you will learn about the agency,
understanding those we serve, Trauma informed care, and other
skills to prepare you for significant and meaningful work in the
behavioral health field, whether you are providing clinical
services or non-direct services. Click here to learn about the
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Essential Duties:
This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive
list of responsibilities or an all inclusive job
description.
- Assess client needs and complete an Addiction Assessment.
- Integrate best practices into the day-to-day operations
including; Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care and Motivational
Interviewing.
- Participate in the development and implementation of client
service plans utilizing established treatment models by assessing
client behavior. Implement treatment plans utilizing established
treatment models.
- Coach clients in setting their own goals and identifying
realistic steps in order to achieve the goals.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and recommend
alternate strategies as necessary.
- Be flexible and able to support fellow co-workers and ask for
clinical support when needed.
- Work cooperatively in a team setting to coordinate continuity
of care; coordinate with internal and external service
providers.
- Facilitate both group and individual therapy, build relapse
prevention plans, conduct family/support person sessions, and
termination sessions.
- Perform UA sample collections weekly for clients, keeping in
mind of chain of custody.
- Know and adhere to generally accepted treatment standards,
departmental rules, company policies and terms and conditions of
contracts or grants.
- Assist with training new staff.
- Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and
ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all
agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal
regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
associated with billing, assessment, treatment, residents progress,
consultation, contacts, and other activities as required.
- Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and
demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
- Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency
protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with
interventions which support a trauma informed environment for
residents and staff.
- Demonstrate responsibility for safety of clients, staff and
property; possess familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation
procedures.
- Understand and abide by federal regulation of Alcohol and Drug
information, 42CFR Part 2 and HIPAA regulations for client
confidentiality.
- Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision
sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
- Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely
basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility
as well as agency requirements. Attend seminars, training and other
educational opportunities in order to develop professional skills
and abilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
- Addiction and Recovery Conselor I: Must be a CADC Registrant
and and obtain CADC within two years of applicant status.
- Addiction and Recovery Counselor II: CADC-R and an Associate's
degree or certificate in Addictions programming, OR CADCI, or
CADCII.
- Knowledge and experience in working with clients involved with
the Child Welfare System, gender specific populations, and clients
coming from the criminal justice system preferred.
- Understanding of strength based case management philosophies
and strategies
- Understanding of trauma informed services
- Ability to implement recovery model, motivational interviewing,
and stages of change
- Ability to operate computer hardware and software (including
Electronic Medical Record software) at a level needed to
effectively perform job functions
- Knowledge of accepted treatment practice
- Ability to enter data and retrieve data and to prepare simple
reports
- Knowledge of DBT and Seeking Safety curriculum for men and
women. Working Conditions
- This position is located in an out-patient clinic setting
serving a diverse population of women and men in addictions
treatment, who are involved with substance abuse and dependency
issues, and who have involvement with the Criminal Justice as well
as Child Welfare Systems. Daily routines may be hectic and will
likely require the Counselor II to perform various of the sites
functions and, on occasion, perform the tasks of other employees as
needed. Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption.
Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are
critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to
disease, biohazards, noise and contaminants. The schedule for this
position will be determined based on FTE and program needs.
- Mental Demands: The work assigned is diverse and involves
addressing new and unusual circumstances in which outcomes may
negatively affect costs, employee morale or clients. The work
regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of
planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach.
- Physical Demands: Activities and structure support community
integration and assist clients in learning socially acceptable
behaviors. The Counselor II must have the ability to assist the
team in providing safety to all clients and staff in potentially
volatile situations. Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity. We celebrate
diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due
to a disability, you may contact us at (503) 963-7654 or
peopleandculture@cascadiabhc.org
This position is represented by a labor union.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- An Associates degree or certificate in Addictions programming
or related field.
- Addiction nd Recovery Conselor I: Must be a CADC Registrant and
and obtain CADC within two years of applicant status.
- Addiction and Recovery Counselor II: Must have a CADCI or
CADCII.
- Knowledge and experience in working with clients involved with
the Child Welfare System, gender specific populations, and clients
coming from the criminal justice system preferred.
- Understanding of strength based case management philosophies
and strategies
- Understanding of trauma informed services
- Ability to implement recovery model, motivational interviewing,
and stages of change
- Ability to operate computer hardware and software (including
Electronic Medical Record software) at a level needed to
effectively perform job functions
- Knowledge of accepted treatment practice
- Ability to enter data and retrieve data and to prepare simple
reports
- Knowledge of DBT and Seeking Safety curriculum for men and
women.
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