SUD Counselor in Portland, OR at Acadia Healthcare

Date Posted: 3/16/2023

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Overview

Our Team:

East 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 Counselor:

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions. The Substance Use Counselor will plan, oversee, facilitate and document their patient's recovery as well as provide leadership and guidance for the activities of other personnel.

Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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 

Our Team:

East 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 Counselor:

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

Substance Use 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

Job Requirements

as a Substance Use Counselor
:

  • HS graduate or equivalent required; prefer bachelor's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university
  • Previous experience in addiction counseling field, internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

Licenses/Certifications: 

  • CADC-I or ability to test within 6 months of hire required.
  • Minimum of CADC-R required at hire.

Qualifications

Your Skills and Qualifications as a Substance Abuse Counselor:

  • HS graduate or equivalent required; prefer bachelor's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university
  • Previous experience in addiction counseling field, internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

Licenses/Certifications: 

  • CADC-I or ability to test within 6 months of hire required.
  • Minimum of CADC-R required at hire.