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Comprehensive Treatment Centers

Substance Use Counselor - CADC

Comprehensive Treatment Centers, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Substance Use Counselor - CADC

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Comprehensive Treatment Centers

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program seeking:

Substance Use Counselor

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2 PM

Our Benefits

Paid Parking for clinic staff

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)

Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being

Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance

Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Portland, Oregon, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job As a Substance Use Counselor The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums including both individual and group counseling sessions.

Job Responsibilities

Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.

Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.

Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.

Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.

Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.

Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.

May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.

Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.

Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.

Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Required Education, Skills, And Qualifications

HS graduate or equivalent required;

Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.

Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.

Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.

Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).

Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Oregon CADC R or higher (CADC I, CADC II, CADC III) is required

EEO / Equal Opportunity We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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