Mental & Chemical Health Counselor

Chemical Dependency Counselor, On Call, #867
The Chemical Dependency Counselor, On Call provides substance abuse treatment services in an outpatient setting. Responsible for assessment, treatment planning, provision of counseling (individual, family, and group) services, urinalysis, consultation with care providers and coordination of multiple service providers for his/her assigned client caseload; Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's King site.
Pay: $24.39-$31.71 hourly pay
Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.
Observe and evaluate client's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Analyze data such as interview notes, test results, and reference manuals to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients' substance abuse problems and determine an ASAM PPC-2R level of care.
Identify and diagnose substance abuse disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials. Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements. Provide accurate screenings for mental health, health, gambling, trauma and domestic violence issues, and make referrals to appropriate services providers as necessary.
residential services, health care, mental health services, employment services, housing, recovery support services, etc. Maintain awareness of community referral resources.
Treatment plans will client-driven and follow-ups will be completed on time, assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
Counsel individuals or families, using evidence-based treatment practices, to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans. Facilitate or co-facilitate group treatment services, using evidence-based/manualized treatment models with demonstrated effectiveness for the population served. Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, ASAM PPC-2R dimensions, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary. Behavioral Health Assessments must be updated at least annually.
Document and maintain client records in electronic healthcare system within 24 hours of meeting with client to ensure compliance with agency and contract guidelines and confidentiality.
Provide training to staff, caregivers, and family regarding issues of substance abuse as it relates to clients.
May serve as Clinician of the Day.
Provides culturally appropriate resources and support linkage, advocacy and community collaboration as well as evaluation and treatment for clients.
May need to travel between sites or in the community.
or a CADC-R with a formal plan to obtain certification within two years of MHACBO registration.
program policies and procedures for client case management and record keeping; and accountability for recording information in the client files assigned to them consistent with those policies and procedures. If working with youth, courses in child development and experience working with youth strongly preferred.
Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word. Ability to master proprietary software including electronic health record system.
Requires ability to work evenings and/or weekends, depending on the particular work assignment

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