Portland Iop Counselor (Cadc I)

Apply for this exciting and fulfilling opportunity at Serenity Lane as an Outpatient Counselor and Help Change Lives!

Serenity Lane is looking for compassionate individuals who share our core belief that recovery from addiction is possible, and who are committed to providing excellent patient care and empowering patients and their families to grow in their recovery.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to Serenity Lane. We believe that diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our work environment and contribute to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply. We actively seek candidates who will add to the diversity of our team and help us achieve our goals through their unique talents and perspectives

Portland, OR 97233

Full-time. Shift 12pm-9pm

Salary Range: $21.00-$27.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403 (b)
• Life Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Pay
• Wellness Programs
• Work Life Balance

Responsibilities:

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate empathy, professionalism and a strong desire to help patients and families struggling with substance use disorder. This candidate will have applied knowledge in ASAM and will be a team player who is eager to apply their skill set in a variety of services and/or increase their skill set through varied experience. This individual will have a positive outlook, be flexible in schedule, communicative, and detail oriented.

As part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to providing healing and hope to patients, families, and communities affected by substance use disorder, SUD Counselors at Serenity Lane:

• Create a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals and families that facilitates the exploration of the chemical dependency.
• Counsel individuals in one-on-one and group sessions.
• Maintain records according to OAR, ASAM, CARF, and Serenity Lane's policies and procedures.
• Ensure people in our care have individualized service plans.
• Collaborate with professional staff on treatment plans for patients and provide outside referrals as needed.
• Comply with all in-house and third-party reporting responsibilities and protocols.

Education and Experience:

• CADC R required, with ability to Obtain CADC I in 3 months. CADC II a plus.
• High School Diploma.
• 1-3 three years in the field of behavioral health required.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to sit with patients in crisis.
• Knowledge of addiction and treatment process.
• DSM-5 criteria for Substance Use Disorders.
• Evidence based chemical dependency treatment
• ASAM standards in patient placement and clinical care.
• Confidentiality laws including CFR 42.
• Client centered care standards.

To learn more about what we do, visit our website at: www.serenitylane.org

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serenity Lane encourages women and often underrepresented groups to apply and 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.