SUDs Counselor - Old Town Recovery Center (On Call)

The On Call SUDS Counselor works as a member of a treatment team providing substance abuse treatment and case management. The team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, physical health management, mental health management, accessing affordable housing, accessing employment and educational opportunities.

Location: Old Town Recovery Center (33 NW Broadway Portland, OR 97209)

Schedule: Must be able to pick up 2-4 shifts per month.  Shift times vary from 4 or 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8:30am-5:00pm.  

Compensation:

CADC-1:             $27.62 - $36.65 
CADC-2 or 3:    $30.45 - $40.39 

Final comp will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity.  External candidates: Offer max for CADC-1:  $32.05 / CADC-2 or 3 $35.33 per our Union contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have one of the following:




• CADC-1


• CADC-2


• CADC-3

• Experience in running Groups HIGHLY Preferred 


• CADC-1 or higher with 2 years of experience or more HIGHLY preferred.


• Must have High School Diploma or GED, advanced degree preferred.


• Bilingual SUDS Counselors must demonstrate proficiency in secondary language.


• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA


• Must have experience working in chemical dependency treatment, preferably with outpatient adults who have been adjudicated to treatment and/or people with co-occurring mental health disorders


• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation


• Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge and skills in evidence-based treatment methods utilized in the treatment of addiction and trauma-informed care


• Knowledge and skills in de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods


• Knowledge and skills in crisis intervention


• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of community and social service agencies with the ability to provide case management services as needed


• Must be able to work a range of hours


• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.


• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.


• Must have current CPR certification prior to start date. 


• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.


• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.  Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.


• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.


• Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies. 


• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations, and treat individuals with respect and dignity.


• The OAR prohibits SUDS program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct screening and assessment of potential clients to determine treatment needs, placement, and diagnosis; develop an individualized treatment plan to reflect these


• Participate in direct treatment of clients by:
  
  
  
  • Attending clinical staff meeting and case conferences in order to facilitate individual treatment plans for clients
  
  
  • Providing group counseling to clients as needed.
  
  
  • Provide case management to clients on an as-needed basis
  
  
  
  

• Conduct treatment groups and provide individual counseling as needed


• Adhere to agency norms for completion of all clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, monthly reports to referral sources, and service conclusion summaries


• Participate in all Quality Assurance activities.


• Participate in clinical meetings.


• Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.


• Document client services in electronic health records within 72 hours.


• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.  Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access.  This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

COUNSELOR II ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Supervise practicum students when needed

ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups


• Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities


• Ability to apply principles learned to new situations


• Ability to learn new skills


• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines


• Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude


• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing


• Ability to work in an environment where clients may display behaviors that are challenging or aggressive.


• Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers


• Ability to provide quality documentation in an electronic health record within 72 hours of service provided.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.   

Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.