Licensed Professional Counselor

Stars Counselor-Certified

Sign on Bonus: $4,000 Relocation Allowance (up to): $10,000 Facility: Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital Req #: 76403 Location: Newport, OR Schedule - Shift: 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Varies Department: PCH Treatment & Recovery Svcs Remote Status: Onsite Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.88

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

Job Summary/Purpose

Provides direct services to clients in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health programs in a manner that reflects our commitment to trauma informed, evidence-based practices.

Department Description

Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment.

Experience/Education/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Level I (CADC I) or National Certification Addiction Counselor I (NCAC I) required. CADC II, NCAC II, or higher certification preferred.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience and/or training in computer applications required.
• If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, then successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.
• All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse client populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to clients.
• Stress Tolerance and Self Control - Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.
• Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
• Communication and teamwork – Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Brings others together and tries to reconcile differences.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment/counseling with the skills to perform trauma-informed care and gender-responsive treatments.
• Understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules, ASAM, and DSM-5-TR.

Physical Demands

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)

Continually (67 – 100% of the time)

WALK – INCLINE

CLIMB – LADDER

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 – 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

CRAWL (hands & knees)

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

KNEEL (on knees)

CLIMB - STAIRS

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

SIT

WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

STAND

BEND FORWARD at waist

REACH - Forward

GRASP Hand/Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)