Central City Concern
SUDs Counselor - Housing/Healthcare
Central City Concern, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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SUDs Counselor - Housing/Healthcare
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Central City Concern
Be a Catalyst for Recovery as a CADC Counselor at River Haven River Haven is Central City Concern’s newest integrated program combining housing, healthcare, and employment services to create real pathways out of homelessness. Our mission is to deliver seamless, person-centered support that helps people stabilize, heal, and move forward with confidence.
In This Role, You Will
Conduct screenings and assessments to guide diagnosis, placement, and individualized treatment plans.
Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices.
Offer case management that supports clients navigating substance use, mental health, physical health, housing, education, and employment needs.
Collaborate closely with River Haven’s clinical and housing teams to ensure cohesive, client-centered care.
Participate in case conferences, clinical meetings, and quality assurance activities.
Why Join River Haven?
Help shape an innovative model that truly integrates health, housing, and recovery services.
Work in a collaborative environment that centers dignity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed practice.
Grow in a setting that offers development, support, and room to advance your clinical skills.
Make a direct, meaningful impact on people working hard to rebuild stability, safety, and long-term recovery.
Location & Schedule River Haven in SE Portland
Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am -5:30pm)
Compensation
CADC-R: $23.36 - $30.37
CADC-1: $25.76 - $33.49
CADC-2 or 3: $28.40 - $36.92
Minimum Qualifications
Must have one of the following CADC-R, CADC-1, CADC-2, CADC-3.
Must have High School Diploma or GED, advanced degree preferred.
Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
Must have CPR training and certification prior to start.
Must have experience working in chemical dependency treatment, preferably with outpatient adults who have been adjudicated to treatment and/or people with co-occurring mental health disorders.
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation.
Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge and skills in evidence-based treatment methods utilized in the treatment of addiction and trauma-informed care.
Knowledge and skills in de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
Knowledge and skills in crisis intervention.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of community and social service agencies with the ability to provide case management services as needed.
Must be able to work a range of hours.
Bilingual A&D Counselors must demonstrate proficiency in secondary language.
Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and criminal background check. This includes clearance by DHS Background Check Unit.
Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct screening and assessment of potential clients to determine treatment needs, placement, and diagnosis; develop an individualized treatment plan.
Participate in direct treatment of clients by attending clinical staff meetings and case conferences to facilitate individual treatment plans.
Provide group counseling to clients as needed.
Provide case management to clients on an as-needed basis.
Adhere to agency norms for completion of all clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, monthly reports to referral sources, and service conclusion summaries.
Participate in all Quality Assurance activities and clinical meetings.
Work as a member of River Haven multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client-centered and trauma-informed integrated services.
Actively participate in integration of services at River Haven and identify new opportunities to improve collaboration between and within service and care teams while carefully following information-sharing guidelines.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within River Haven workflows and logistics.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes.
Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
Ability to work in an environment where clients may display behaviors that are challenging or aggressive.
Ability to provide quality documentation in an electronic health record within 72 hours of service provided.
Union Representation This role is a Union Represented position through American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here www.afscme.org
Benefits at Central City Concern
Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year! Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.
Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.
Relocation packages are available for qualified positions/candidates!
As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.
Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.
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SUDs Counselor - Housing/Healthcare
role at
Central City Concern
Be a Catalyst for Recovery as a CADC Counselor at River Haven River Haven is Central City Concern’s newest integrated program combining housing, healthcare, and employment services to create real pathways out of homelessness. Our mission is to deliver seamless, person-centered support that helps people stabilize, heal, and move forward with confidence.
In This Role, You Will
Conduct screenings and assessments to guide diagnosis, placement, and individualized treatment plans.
Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices.
Offer case management that supports clients navigating substance use, mental health, physical health, housing, education, and employment needs.
Collaborate closely with River Haven’s clinical and housing teams to ensure cohesive, client-centered care.
Participate in case conferences, clinical meetings, and quality assurance activities.
Why Join River Haven?
Help shape an innovative model that truly integrates health, housing, and recovery services.
Work in a collaborative environment that centers dignity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed practice.
Grow in a setting that offers development, support, and room to advance your clinical skills.
Make a direct, meaningful impact on people working hard to rebuild stability, safety, and long-term recovery.
Location & Schedule River Haven in SE Portland
Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am -5:30pm)
Compensation
CADC-R: $23.36 - $30.37
CADC-1: $25.76 - $33.49
CADC-2 or 3: $28.40 - $36.92
Minimum Qualifications
Must have one of the following CADC-R, CADC-1, CADC-2, CADC-3.
Must have High School Diploma or GED, advanced degree preferred.
Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
Must have CPR training and certification prior to start.
Must have experience working in chemical dependency treatment, preferably with outpatient adults who have been adjudicated to treatment and/or people with co-occurring mental health disorders.
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation.
Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge and skills in evidence-based treatment methods utilized in the treatment of addiction and trauma-informed care.
Knowledge and skills in de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
Knowledge and skills in crisis intervention.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of community and social service agencies with the ability to provide case management services as needed.
Must be able to work a range of hours.
Bilingual A&D Counselors must demonstrate proficiency in secondary language.
Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and criminal background check. This includes clearance by DHS Background Check Unit.
Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct screening and assessment of potential clients to determine treatment needs, placement, and diagnosis; develop an individualized treatment plan.
Participate in direct treatment of clients by attending clinical staff meetings and case conferences to facilitate individual treatment plans.
Provide group counseling to clients as needed.
Provide case management to clients on an as-needed basis.
Adhere to agency norms for completion of all clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, monthly reports to referral sources, and service conclusion summaries.
Participate in all Quality Assurance activities and clinical meetings.
Work as a member of River Haven multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client-centered and trauma-informed integrated services.
Actively participate in integration of services at River Haven and identify new opportunities to improve collaboration between and within service and care teams while carefully following information-sharing guidelines.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within River Haven workflows and logistics.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes.
Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
Ability to work in an environment where clients may display behaviors that are challenging or aggressive.
Ability to provide quality documentation in an electronic health record within 72 hours of service provided.
Union Representation This role is a Union Represented position through American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here www.afscme.org
Benefits at Central City Concern
Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year! Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.
Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.
Relocation packages are available for qualified positions/candidates!
As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.
Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.
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