Mental Health Counselor - PRN Weekends

We're building a top-tier clinical team of Substance Abuse Counselors who are passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.

(PRN) Substance Abuse Counselor

Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 7-days a week. Let us know what days you are available to pick up shifts. Ideal candidates can work 1-2 weekdays and at least 1 weekend day. No evening shifts available.

Hourly pay is based on education, certification, and years of certified experience.

At The Recovery Village Salem Drug and Alcohol Rehab , we firmly believe that any adult facing drug and alcohol addictions, along with co-occurring mental health conditions, can begin their path to recovery. Our accredited addiction treatment facility offers a wide range of rehab programs in a safe and supportive environment, with compassionate care provided by experienced medical and clinical professionals. Located in Salem, Oregon , our facility combines medical expertise with recreational therapies and mental health services in a welcoming setting. We proudly serve adults from diverse backgrounds, offering personalized treatment programs tailored to meet their unique needs.

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is a leading provider of integrated behavioral healthcare, with a mission to transform lives through compassionate, high-quality care. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

Cross-functional collaboration for holistic care

Ability to be creative in curriculum

Health, Vision, Dental, Employer Matched 401(k)

STD, LTD, and Employer Paid Term Life Policy - up to $50k

Free MDLive telehealth benefit

Paid Time Off - Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick

Employee Referral Bonus

Facility Address: 309 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

The primary duties include group therapy by providing comprehensives group therapy, creating evidence based group curriculum, developing group curriculum, participating in treatment plans to ensure service delivery. Position will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning.

Develops and provides daily group therapy to assigned patients following substance abuse and co-occurring program curriculum provided by Clinical Director

Assists in ensuring group attendance/compliance by providing engaging and meaningful group content

Assess patient for substance use disorders, risk to self or others and co-occurring mental health disorders

Provides support for aftercare planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders

Consistently identifies areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes

Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contributes to the success of the organization

Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs

Complete all required documentation as needed, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. This includes the following documents:

Group therapy session notes

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Field preferred

High School Diploma required

Minimum one (1) year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred

State SUD certification required if education is equivalent to High School or Bachelor's level

CPR-AED and First Aid certification required

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED

Understanding addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria, including American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

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