Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Overview
Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CADC
Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2 PM
Our Benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus Program Eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision for candidates seeking CADC
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:
Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Portland, OR, 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.
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.

Qualifications
Your Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• HS graduate or GED equivalent required;
• Prefer Bachelor's/Master's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• CADC-R or CADC I, or CADC II, or CADC III

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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