SUDs Counselor - Blackburn

Job Listing ID:

4497256

Job Title:

SUDs Counselor -

Blackburn Application Deadline:

08/19/2026

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/22/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Description Help Redefine Recovery at Blackburn Center At Central City Concern, we know recovery doesn't happen in isolation. People heal when treatment, housing, healthcare, mental health support, employment services, and community all come together. That's the vision behind Blackburn Center... an innovative integrated care model designed to help individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders build long-term stability and recovery. We're looking for a mission-driven SUDs Counselor who wants to do more than provide treatment sessions. This is an opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary team helping people navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives while supporting real, lasting change. What You'll Do Conduct screenings, assessments, and individualized treatment planning Provide individual counseling and group facilitation Deliver case management and care coordination services Support clients in crisis while helping them navigate recovery goals Connect clients to community resources and culturally responsive services Who Thrives Here Believes in meeting people where they are without judgment. Someone who understands the realities of homelessness, addiction, trauma, and co-occurring disorders Can balance empathy with accountability and strong clinical boundaries Enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams Stays calm, flexible, and solutions-focused in fast-paced environments Why Blackburn Center Blackburn Center was built to change how services are delivered for Portland's Eastside community by integrating healthcare, behavioral health, housing, and employment services under one collaborative model. If you're looking for a role where your clinical skills, compassion, and ability to connect with people truly matter... this team is making a difference every single day.

Location:

Blackburn Center

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Saturday & Sundays off)

Hourly Compensation:

CADC-1: $27.62 - $36.65 CADC-2 or 3: $30.45 - $40.39 Final comp will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity.

External candidates:

Offer max for CADC-1: $32.05 / CADC-2 or 3 $35.33 per our Union contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have one of the following: CADC-1 CADC-2 CADC-3 Must have High School Diploma or GED, advanced degree preferred. QMHA-R preferred. To meet the credential requirements of QMHA-R, must be registered with appropriate Oregon State licensing board to meet, at minimum, QMHA-R requirements. Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA. Must have CPR training and certification prior to start. Must have experience working in chemical dependency treatment, preferably with outpatient adults who have been adjudicated to treatment and/or people with co-occurring mental health disorders. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation. Understanding of specialized DUII system requirements as set forth by the State and referral sources preferred. Must be able to demonstrate... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with

Disabilities Job Classification:

Mental Health Counselors Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

$27.62 to $36.65 per Hour Depending on Experience

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Retirement Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check , Drug Test