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Cascadia Health

Addiction & Recovery Counselor I or II (Turning Point/SUD Treatment)

Cascadia Health, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Overview

Addiction & Recovery Counselor I or II (Turning Point/SUD Treatment) at Cascadia Health. This role is located at The Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, OR. Location/Schedule

This position is located at The Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, OR. Schedule options: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Position

Addiction and Recovery Counselor I or II Program

Turning Point SUD Treatment Mission and Vision

Mission:

Cascadia Health delivers whole health care integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve. Vision:

We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life. Position Description

The Addiction and Recovery Counselor provides substance use disorder (SUD) services to assigned clients, including assessment, development of treatment plans, and individual therapy, that are tailored to each client’s needs. The Turning Point programs use evidence-based interventions to address criminogenic risk factors and substance use with the goal to promote long term recovery and reduce recidivism. It offers adults in custody who are referred to the program by the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC), intensive group and individual counseling to help them recover from their addictions and related issues. Turning Point emphasizes community reintegration, with focus on referral for housing, employment services and continuing care upon release. Essential Responsibilities

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or an all inclusive job description. Facilitate both treatment groups and individual counseling using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing Provide case management; collaborate with treatment team members and DOC counselors to support treatment plan Provide milieu support by monitoring problematic behavior; deescalate as necessary Provide treatment planning; identify risk factors associated with relapse and recidivism Complete Substance Abuse and ASAM LOC behavioral health assessments Adhere to compliance, required laws and complete annual required trainings, e.g., Mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings Document and maintain clinical records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policy and procedures and local, state and federal regulations through use of Electronic Health Record System (EHR) Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications

Education Addiction and Recovery Counselor I: Must be a CADC-Registrant Addiction and Recovery Counselor II: Must be a CADC I or II It is preferred that the clinician already have a CADC certification Certification, Associate degree, or specific education focused on substance abuse treatment is preferred Experience Six months to a year of experience providing SUD treatment or practicum experience is required Specialized Skills and Knowledge Familiar with de-escalation techniques Knowledge of culturally specific services Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Understanding of Recovery Model and Motivational Interviewing Knowledge of evidence-based practices and strength-based philosophies Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Operate computer programs and systems at a level needed to perform the essential duties Other Ability to commute to other Cascadia sites and locations as needed Working Conditions

Environmental: Work is performed in a minimum-security, male prison Operating Hours: Typically 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, four days a week (4-ten’s) Mental: Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Regularly remaining aware and alert is critical to detect and address escalated, potentially volatile situations. Universal precautions should be taken due to exposure to disease, biohazards, noise and contaminants. Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary documentation and counseling; requires regular verbal communication with staff and clients; ability to move between rooms; ability to use EHR and create emails; may respond to emergency drills Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654. Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including: Generous Paid Time Off Package: Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date) VSP Vision Discount Plan 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave Length of Service Award Voluntary Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance Student loan forgiveness options Wellness Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bicycle Reimbursement Discounted Fitness Memberships Trauma Support Team Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

22.30 – 22.99 Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Other Mental Health Care Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

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