Find & Apply For Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Newport, Oregon

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

In collaboration with the treatment team, works to ensure that high risk clients are triaged and referred to treatment in a manner that reflects our commitment to trauma informed, evidenced-based practices.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor-Registered (CADC-R) required. Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Level I (CADC I), National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC I), or higher certification required within two (2) years of hire. Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire. One (1) year experience in alcohol and drug support required. Experience and/or training in computer applications required. If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, then successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Adaptability/Flexibility

• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse client populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to clients. Stress Tolerance and Self Control
• Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations. Service Orientation
• Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others. Communication and teamwork
• Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team.

Brings others together and tries to reconcile differences. Strong ASAM assessment, placement criteria skills. Knowledge of recovery support systems. Familiarity with Medication Assisted Treatment. Strong Computer Skills. Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and

DSM-5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) CLIMB
• LADDER LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 20-40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 20
• 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting REACH

• Upward KNEEL (on knees)

SIT WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE CLIMB

• STAIRS WALK
• INCLINE

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing PINCH Fingers PULL (0-20 pounds force) PULL (40

• 60 pounds force)

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY STAND BEND FORWARD

at waist REACH

• Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-60 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

Location:

Samaritan Health Services

PCH Treatment & Recovery Svcs Schedule:

1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Day