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$5,000 SIGNING BONUS
Benefits include : Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more. Generous paid time off policy.
Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
Overview
An Addictions Counselor is needed to join our mobile outreach team. The Addictions Counselor provides outreach and engagement activities to individuals with behavioral health needs that are hesitant to engage in treatment.
This position works to develop a positive rapport with individuals in need, demonstrating a caring and empathic manner, which assists in building trust and facilitating entry into needed treatment.
This position is primarily works in the community with Options personnel and community partners to outreach and engage clients in need of behavioral health services.
This position may conduct ASAM’s and initiate treatment services in the field. This position will collaborate with community partners to help the individual in need access resources available to them.
Responsibilities
Conducts ASAM Assessments, completes treatment plans, and initiates services.
Outreaches to clients and uses motivational interviewing to engage clients in needed services.
Assists individuals in problem solving around personal issues impacting their ability to access services (i.e. transportation, remembering appointments).
Performs outreach activities that may include program participation screening, provides education on services and gathers relevant information from individuals.
Serves as liaison to community resources, and assists clients in using these resources to enhance their independent living skills.
Informs lead staff persons, clinicians, program managers and other pertinent parties of clients' needs or concerns.
Keeps up-to-date documentation, answers phones, enters information into computer, may assist with scheduling appointments.
Performs outreach both via phone and in person in the community to promote engagement in services.
Qualifications
Experience with individuals who have substance abuse / addiction. Must have interest and ability to register as a CADC-R.
Preferred : CADC I or II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
Please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information.
Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.
Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to transport clients.
Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.
Possess mature attitude and sensitivity to the needs of people who have a chronic mental illness; understanding of HIPAA laws regarding confidentiality of privileged information;
ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to work independently and with staff as agency needs dictate.
Options for Southern Oregon recognizes that in order to best serve the healthcare needs of our communities and fulfill our mission, we must learn, grow, incorporate, and value the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in our lives.
We are committed to the continued development of an aware, diverse, and culturally responsive workforce and an organizational culture that is supportive and affirming for all staff and clients.
Options acknowledges that incorporating EDI principles in our practices is an ongoing learning process and we are committed to using our voice to effect positive change.
We recognize that making an impact on health inequities in our community will take more than just a statement and, to this end, our goals, planning, and actions aim to promote and develop equitable and effective health care services to reflect the needs of our diverse communities.
Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Last updated : 2024-08-30
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$52k-67k (estimate)
09/02/2024
11/29/2024
optionsonline.org
GRANTS PASS, OR
100 - 200
1981
JOANN GILLYATT
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
Options for Southern Oregon, Inc. is an Oregon non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation based in Grants Pass since 1981. Options serves as the Community Mental Health Program for Josephine County and provides additional services, such as our Integrated Primary Medical Care program - Hillside Medical - for all members of the community. Mission Statement: Options for Southern Oregon serves people of all ages in our community who have mental health needs. Our holistic approach addresses housing, advocacy, community integration, crisis intervention, therapy, co-occurring issues, education, work, and econ...omic well-being. We foster the development of mental and emotional health in children, adults, and families, and support our clients participation as respected members of the community. Values Statement: Options serves individuals and families within a climate of respect and positive regard utilizing evidence-based practices. Inherent in our approach is the recognition of each person's strengths and capacity to grow, and the belief that we can be each other's teachers.
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