What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselors position at Bridgeway Community Health?
Bridgeway Community Health is currently seeking qualified
Substance Abuse Counselors
to join our adult outpatient and corrections treatment programs in Salem, OR!
A sign-on bonus of $2,000
will be available to the successful new external candidate!!!
Come join our elite team of professionals!
who all have a passion to see lives changed and relationships restored.
Bridgeway is a new kind of healthcare organization providing holistic treatment through addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care.
POSITION PURPOSE
Substance Abuse Counselors build an alliance with clients by providing education and motivation to support them in making positive changes in their lives and reducing the negative consequences associated with substance use and abuse. Substance Abuse Counselors provide client-centered care utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed services. They use motivational interviewing techniques to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active service engagement. They conduct assessment interviews using the ASAM and DSM-5; they work collaboratively and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address identified treatment and recovery goals. They facilitate evidenced-based groups and conduct individual counseling sessions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides client centered care utilizing evidence-based and trauma informed services.
- Uses motivational interviewing techniques to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in services.
- Conducts assessment interviews using the ASAM and DSM-5.
- Works collaboratively with other providers to ensure services are seamless.
- Provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address identified treatment and recovery goals.
- Facilitates evidenced based groups.
- Conducts individual counseling sessions.
- Types and maintains timely and accurate documentation including group notes, individual notes, status reports, as well as documenting other contacts made concerning the client.
- Monitors random urinalysis testing.
- Completes monthly status reports for all clients on caseload and facilitates sending them to providers involved with client's care.
- Requires an Associate's Degree or higher in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university.
- In addition to formal education, the qualified candidate will generally have at least one to three years of drug & alcohol addiction counseling experience.
- CADC I or higher required; or in candidacy status with the ability to obtain a CADC certification with MHACBO within 6 months.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong computer and time management skills required to work effectively.
- Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5 required.
- Intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules preferred.
- Qualified candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
BENEFITS
- Paid Holidays
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- 5% employer match 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
- Employer-Sponsored: Life, Accidental Death, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Internal Growth Opportunities
COMPENSATION
- Will vary, depending on experience and credentials.
- An additional stipend is available for employees who are Spanish/English bilingual fluent.
About Bridgeway Community Health
Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.
BEST Non-Profit Award
Bridgeway Community Health is honored for 9 years by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!
Nationally Accredited
We have achieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance.
If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!
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