What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Substance Use Counselor (CADC I or II) position at WILLAMETTE FAMILY INC?
Description
Position Summary:
Willamette Family is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential SUDs Counselor to join our residential clinical team. This role involves providing addiction treatment to individuals in our residential program. You will deliver evidence-based, individualized treatment services within a supportive 24/7 environment.
Work Environment:
- Dynamic Setting: Work within a residential treatment center with a lively environment.
- Commitment: Treat clients with diverse backgrounds with dignity and respect, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a trauma-responsive, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Interaction: Provide educational information, resources, and culturally appropriate substance use services to clients. This includes assessments, progress discussions, and creating/updating individual plans and goals.
- Documentation: Maintain client case management information and educational group notes according to organizational policies.
- Collaboration: Work with WF staff and community partners to support client care coordination.
- Professional Communication: Model professional communication and a supportive environment, engaging clients in problem-solving and coping strategies.
- Crisis Intervention: Assist with crisis intervention, safety planning, and support clients and their children as needed.
Location: Willamette Family, Women's Residential Treatment Program
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Hours & Days: Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-5pm
Compensation: Starts at $26.57/hr
Employee Benefits include:
- Health, Dental, Vision, life, and Supplemental insurance options
- Healthcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
- 403b Retirement Savings with company match
- Robust time off package including paid sick leave, vacation time, and holidays for all full-time and regular part-time employees
- Training and education benefits for employees who are employed for 24 months or longer as well as continued education training support
- and more!
About the agency:
Willamette Family is a longstanding substance use treatment and behavioral healthcare provider that strives to support our community. Willamette Family was recently accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), noting that we meet or exceed the national standards for excellence in behavioral healthcare
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Certification: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II or above) or a bachelor’s degree with CADC I and active progress toward CADC II certification within 6-12 months. **CADC-R acceptable if in active process towards CADC-1 with bachelor's degree**
- Background Check: Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
- Preferred: Ability to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)
Skills and Ability Requirements:
- Professional Boundaries: Maintain ethical boundaries and model effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Task Management: Manage multiple activities and tasks during work hours.
- Adaptability: Remain open-minded and adaptable to departmental and organizational changes.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Willamette Family Inc. prohibits discrimination on the basis of any characteristics protected by applicable local, state, federal laws and any agency policy including, but not limited to, discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation.
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