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Columbia River Mental Health Services

Substance Use Professional (SUDP/SUDPT) - Parent & Pregnant Women

Columbia River Mental Health Services, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Substance Use Professional (SUDP/SUDPT) - Parent & Pregnant Women

Pay Competitive Employment type: Full-Time Job Description

Req#: SUBST001489 $1,000 HIRING BONUS! COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS GROWING AND WE NEED COUNSELORS! Lives Change Here! We are GROWING… Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942. Starting Pay Range -

SUDPT Credentialed - $24 - $25.18/hour SUDP Credentialed - $26 – $27.84/hour We are seeking a SUD Substance Usage Disorder Counselor to join our team. The successful candidate will have a SUDPT or SUDP Certification from the State of Washington and an Associates of Arts degree or higher specializing in Chemical Dependency Studies or currently working towards degree. Summary: To focus on pregnant and parenting women in South West Washington. This position will be community based, coordinating with medical providers, and collaborating on team-oriented recovery strategies. Essential Job Responsibilities: Address the unique needs of those identifying as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ who seek substance use services in collaboration with community partners. Provide comprehensive addiction care integrated with primary care to all ages with a focus on pregnant women, newborns, and adolescents, especially those with low income. Provide education to clinicians and caregivers who serve this population with a focus on creating a community workforce with training to meet the complex needs of those suffering from SUD. Provide direct treatment, develop and implement a multidisciplinary treatment plan in collaboration with the patient and others, at the patient’s request. Provide clinical interventions and/or referrals to other providers, to assist patients in meeting treatment and level of care needs. Clinical interventions may include individual, family or group modalities, counseling, case management, system coordination, and patient advocacy, referral, and crisis management. Follow all federal and agency regulations for confidentiality, including 42 CFR, Part 2 and HIPAA. Utilize community and natural supports to supplement services, with the intent to help the patient become integrated into their community, and to complete treatment services when clinically indicated. Respectfully collaborate with co-workers and personnel from other agencies. Complete all required documentation in an accurate, complete, and timely manner per agency policies and procedures. Provide wrap-around services with community partners when an ROI is in place. Contribute to the overall professional development and functioning of the agency as a training institution. Attend staff meetings, in-services, educational programs, and personal development. May be required to work in various locations within Clark County including schools, jails, shelters, and the main clinic including North Star and Center for dual Diagnosis and recovery. Frequent fast-paced and challenging situations. Potential for occasional exposure to conflict and/or aggressive behavior. Non-essential Job Functions: Attend staff and planning meetings as scheduled. Maintain communication and cooperative working relationships both within the agency and community at large. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Education, Licensing and Experience: Associate’s Degree in Behavioral Health/Chemical Dependencies preferred. SUDPT or SUDP license. Maintain valid driver’s license and appropriate automobile liability insurance. Experience or interest in working with parenting/pregnant women with substance use related issues. Our Mission:

Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington. Why Work Here? CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.). Work-life balance benefits: 11 paid holidays per year, 2 paid floating holidays, 5 weeks of PTO days in the first year that grows year after year. Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so many More! PER COMPANY POLICY - ALL HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES MUST BE EITHER COVID-19 VACCINATED / HAVE A MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION. IF EXTENDED AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN OUR COMPANY, CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE PROOF TO BE COMPLIANT (COVID VACCINE CARD/MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION) IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE HIRING PROCESS. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Columbia River Mental Health Services is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive, and a culture that encourages, supports, celebrates, and centers the diverse voices of our employees & clients. We believe that diversity is multivariate and includes race, ethnicity, gender & gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, citizenship, national origin, familial status, genetics, religious beliefs, socioeconomic class, physical attributes, neurodiversity, and parental status. Qualifications

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Associates Licenses & Certifications

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SUDP, SUDPT About the company

Our primary business is HOPE. We are convinced that hope leads to recovery. We want to be sure that people who need our assistance get what they need! We offer a wide array of services to ensure there’s a program that will get you on the path to wellness.

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