What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor position at Community Outreach Inc?
JOB SUMMARY: Provides comprehensive alcohol and drug services, including assessments and
Individual and group counseling.
SUPERVISED BY: Program Manager/Director or Clinical Director
STATUS: This position is non-exempt, full time
GENERAL: Must demonstrate competence in prevention, intervention and treatment of addictions and
mental health issues and have experience with gender-specific and evidence-based services and
supports and best practices; evaluation; professional ethics; cultural considerations; and all phases of
the delivery of services. Must be familiar with state and local resources as well as Oregon Administrative Rules required for service delivery.
Supervision Exercised: None
Essential Functions:
- Complete comprehensive, ASAM-based drug and alcohol assessments and develop
appropriate services and support plan.
- Facilitate and effectively utilize evidence-based practices in individual and group counseling
settings.
Maintain accurate records and complete all forms, assessments and file management via Electronic Health Record and software applications (MS Office 365)
- Maintain person-centered services and support
- Provide individual sessions with each client assigned.
- Observe and comply with all OAR rules including meeting clinical supervision requirements
- Understanding and compliance of HIPAA rules
- Cooperate with other staff to provide quality services for individuals
- Cover clinical responsibilities for colleagues as required
- Participate in staff meetings and training opportunities
- Maintain current credential and seek opportunities to advance skills
- Maintain knowledge of community resources.
- Professionally communicate with referral sources and staff of partner agencies
- Assist in training new staff and provide in-service training as requested
- Ability to provide clinical services in-person and through telehealth
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- 2 Years of experience providing SUD treatment services in a clinical setting
- Previous experience working in non-profit agencies
- Previous experience working with traditionally underserved populations
Education/Licensure/Certification requirement:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Must hold minimum Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) Level I in good standing
Background: Clear background check.
Work environment: This job is primarily sedentary work, and located in a standard office environment.
Occasional walking to job and group sites is necessary. Ability to use a telephone and a computer are a
significant portion of every workday.
References: 3 Professional references required
Community Outreach Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing respectful, quality programming to community members of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and families in all the many forms.
COI is a drug-free work place.
Under the provisions of the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, the candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.
Salary : $19
