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Chemical Dependency Counselor, On Call #1258

LifeWorks NW, Cornelius, Oregon, United States, 97113

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On Call, Chemical Dependency Counselor

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 assigned client caseload; and for keeping accurate, timely records.

This position requires the ability to do observable UA's (urinalysis). Because of this requirement for this specific position, this program is only able to hire women.

Location:

This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Mountaindale site, Cornelius.

Pay/Benefits:

$23.92 starting hourly pay with a location differential of $1.25 per hour.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsible for client evaluation including initial intake interview, formulating a substance abuse diagnosis, identifying appropriate treatment services. Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, urinalysis, and other assessment methods. 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. Provide referral services to clients and their families, e.g., residential services, health care, mental health services, employment services, housing, recovery support services, etc. Develop therapeutic Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSP), based on clients' interests, abilities, strengths and clinical needs. Confer with clients, significant others and treatment team to develop plans for post treatment activities to maintain recovery. 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. May be responsible for service coordination. Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, ASAM PPC-2R dimensions, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary. Document and maintain client records in electronic healthcare system within 24 hours of meeting with client. Provide training to staff, caregivers, and family regarding issues of substance abuse as it relates to clients. Provide crisis intervention. Serve as back-up for other staff when needed. Administer and submit urinalyses with minimal errors. May need to travel between sites or in the community. May need to work some evenings. Meets performance standards aligned with Key Results for direct service, documentation, proficiency in clinical model and evidence-based practices, quality of care, and teamwork. Use Feedback-Informed Treatment service delivery approach to obtain and review feedback from clients regarding the fit and effectiveness of the services provided to them Requirements Requires a current CADC 1 or equivalent national certification; or a CADC-R with a formal plan to obtain certification within two years of MHACBO registration. Have knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrating competence in: treatment of substance related disorders including client evaluation and individual, group, family, and other counseling techniques. If working in a culturally focused program must have: demonstrated understanding of cultural values and norms, acculturation and generational issues within a culture. If working with youth, courses in child development and experience working with youth strongly preferred. Sensitivity and understanding of specific barriers which may lead to lack of access and engagement. Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word. Requires ability to work evenings and/or weekends, depending on the particular work assignment

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