Addiction & Recovery Counselor II (Turning Point SUD Treatment)
Job Overview
Location/Schedule : This position is located at The Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, OR. The schedule for this position is either Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Position: Addiction and Recovery Counselor II
Program: Turning Point SUD Treatment
Wage: $27.07 - $28.20/hr
Cascadia's Mission and Vision
Mission: Cascadia Health delivers whole health care integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.
Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.
Position Description: The Addiction and Recovery Counselor provides substance use disorder (SUD) services to assigned clients, including assessment, development of treatment plans, and individual therapy, that are tailored to each client's needs. The Turning Point programs uses evidence-based interventions to address to address criminogenic risk factors and substance use with the goal to promote long term recovery and reduce recidivism. It offers adults in Custody who are referred to the program by the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC), intensive group and individual counseling to help them recover from their addictions and related issues. Turning Point puts a strong emphasis on community reintegration, with focus on referral for housing, employment services and continuing care upon release.
Essential Duties
This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or an all inclusive job description.
Facilitate both treatment groups and individual counseling using evidence based practices i.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivation Interviewing
Provide case management; collaborate with treatment team members and DOC counselors to support treatment plan
Provide milieu support by monitoring problematic behavior; deescalate as necessary
Provide treatment planning; identify risk factors associated for relapse and recidivism
Complete Substance Abuse and ASAM LOC behavioral health assessments
Adhere to compliance, required laws and complete annual required trainings I.e. Mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPPA
Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
Document and maintain clinical records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policy and procedures and local, state and federal regulations through use of Electronic Health Record System (EHR)
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Addiction and Recovery Counselor II : Must be a CADC I or II
It is preferred that the clinician already have a CADC certification.
Certification, Associates degree, or specific education focused on substance abuse treatment is preferred
Six months to a year of experience providing SUD treatment or practicum experience is required
Familiar with de-escalation techniques
Knowledge of culturally specific services
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care
Understanding of Recovery Model and Motivational Interviewing
Knowledge of evidence based practices and strength based philosophies
Knowledge of Microsoft office suite (I.e. word, Power Point, Excel)
Operate computer programs and systems at a level needed to perform the essential duties
Able to commute to other Cascadia sites and locations as needed.
Working Conditions
Environmental : Work is performed in a minimum-security, male prison.
Operating Hours: This position generally works 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, 5 days a week.
Mental: Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Regularly remaining aware and alert is critical to detect and address escalated, potentially volatile situations. Universal precautions should be taken due to exposure to disease, biohazards, noise and contaminants.
Physical Demands: Being stationary is…