What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor - Residential position at Bridgeway Community Health?
Bridgeway Recovery Services is currently seeking a qualified
Substance Abuse Counselor
to join our growing Women's Residential treatment team!
Come join our elite team of professionals who all have a passion for seeing lives changed and relationships restored.
A sign-on bonus of $3,000 will be available to the successful new external hire!!
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's Degree or higher in Human Services or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- In addition to formal education, the qualified candidate will generally have 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 six 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.
Other Required Qualifications
- Qualified candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
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 Savings Account Options
- Internal Growth Opportunities
Compensation
- It will vary, depending on experience and credentials.
- An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees.
About Bridgeway Recovery Services
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
For the 8th year in a row, Bridgeway Recovery Services has been honored to be designated by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!
Council on Accreditation
Bridgeway Recovery Services has achieved accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance.
If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!
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