Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Urgent Hiring

We are looking to hire an experienced Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our stellar team at Acadia Healthcare in Portland, OR.
Growing your career as a Full Time Substance Use Disorder Counselor is an amazing opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in communication, problem-solving and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Acadia Healthcare today!

Our Team:

East Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center located in Portland, Oregon is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

 

Your Job as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Disorder Counselors provide high-quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

 

Our Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry 

Shift hours are early mornings Monday through Friday from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm, allowing you to enjoy a great work/life balance.

 

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Your Skills and Qualifications as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor :

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years exp in counseling field; or bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years in the counseling field; master's degree in social or health services field, with 1 year professional work exp; degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Licenses/Certifications: 

• CADC II or higher

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Benefits of working as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor in Portland, OR:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package