Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

Bridgeway Community Health is currently seeking a qualified

Substance Abuse Counselor

for our growing Outpatient treatment team!

Come join our elite team of professionals!who all have a passion to see lives changed and relationships restored.

Bridgeway is a new kind of healthcare organization providing holistic treatment through addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care.

Position Purpose

Substance Abuse Counselors build an alliance with clients by providing education and motivation to support them in making positive changes in their lives and reducing the negative consequences associated with substance use and abuse. Substance Abuse Counselors provide client-centered care utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed services. They use motivational interviewing techniques to establish therapeutic rapport and facilitate active engagement in services. They conduct assessment interviews using the ASAM and DSM-5; they work collaboratively and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address identified treatment and recovery goals. They facilitate evidenced-based groups and conduct individual counseling sessions.

Qualifications

Requires an Associate Degree or higher in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university.

In addition to formal education, the qualified candidate generally has at least one to three years of drug & alcohol addiction counseling experience.

CADC I or higher required or in candidacy status with the ability to obtain a CADC certification with MHACBO within 6 months.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong computer and time management skills are required to work effectively.

An advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5 is required.

An intermediate understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules is preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)

Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy

Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan

Flexible Spending Account/Health Saving Account Options

Internal Growth Opportunities

Compensation

Compensation will vary, depending on experience and credentials.

An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees.

About Bridgeway Community Health

Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.

BEST Non-Profit Award

Bridgeway Community Health is honored for 8 years by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!

Nationally Accredited

We have achieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance.

If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability