CADC - Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $25-$35 DOE and Licensure

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We have changed thousands of lives through our outpatient clinics over the last nine years We are a no-judgment, harm-reduction, down-to-earth organization specializing in addiction treatment and we are growing rapidly in hopes to make an even bigger difference within our community. Come join our awesome crew of change makers!

POSITION SUMMARY

The CADCPosition willbe responsible fordelivering substance use disorderservices in an outpatientsetting.The substanceusedisorder counselor functions aspart of a treatment team including medical providers, mental healthproviders, other addictions counselors,peers/recoverymentors, and variousothersupport staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with patients individuallyandin a group setting

• Attend andparticipateinrelevantteamand staff meetings

• Conduct multidimensionalalcohol and drug assessmentstoidentifypatientsneeds,risks,strengths,and resourcesin accordance withASAM guidelines

• Create andmaintainindividualized treatment plans with progress notesand updatetheplanas necessary

• Communicatewith community partnersandreferringagenciesin a timelymanner.

• Enhancepatient/clientmotivation and copingwith substance use issuesthrough evidenced based interventions

• Serve asprimarycounselorfor individuals onamaintainedcaseloadacrossvarious programs(MAT, DUII,IOP,OPetc.)

• Beavailable andon time for all scheduled shifts, counseling appointments, and may need tooffer support as needed for patients,familyand staff as needed

• Maintain relevant credentialsand qualifications

• Support patients and clientsin various stages of change

• Presence at alternatesitesor locationsas necessary for training, teambuilding, or to offer support for prearranged coverage

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Certified Alcohol & Drug CounselorCertification(CADC I, CADC II, CADC III) or CADC-ROrnational equivalency (NCAC I, NCAC II, NCAC III etc.)

• Alwaysmaintaina professional demeanor

• Ability todemonstrateknowledge andutilizationof various counseling theories/modalities

• Proficient in communication, verbal, written, and nonverbal

• Respondwitha high degree ofaccuracy

• Ability tomaintainknowledgebaseofrelevantand localrecovery resourcesand services

• Ability to work both independently and as a functional member of a team

• Ability to complete work thoroughly, withattentionto detail, andto meetdeadlines.

• Ability to understand andoperatewithin the relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)

• Effective facilitation of captivating and therapeutic group therapy

BENEFITS

• We offer three medical insurance plan options, allowing employees to choose the coverage that best first their needs and budget
• Dental insurance 100% paid by the company (option to add family members which are paid for by the employee)
• Life insurance 100% paid for by the company
• HSA, Medical FSA, and Dependent Care FSA available
• Access to supplemental accident, critical illness, and additional life insurance coverage
  
• PTO (earned on an accrual basis with increases at one year and every 5 years thereafter)
• Sick Time (40 hours annually)
• Time and a Half Holiday Pay
• 401k and up to 3% match after 3 months of employment
• Up to $400 per year for approved CEUs
• All required licensure/certification costs for position paid for by the company

**Position is contingent on passing an OHA Background check and successful completion of a urine analysis (UA) after accepting job offer**

Recovery Works NW is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recovery Works NW participates in theWork Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, a federal initiative that provides tax incentives to employers who hire individuals from targeted groups facing barriers to employment. Submission of information for WOTC eligibility isvoluntaryandwill not affect your consideration for employment.