Community Addiction & Recovery Counselor II (Forensic Assertive Community Treatment)

Job Overview

The position is based at Kerns Building in NE Portland, OR, with work primarily in the community. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some night and weekend availability.

About the Role

This position is a Community Addiction and Recovery Counselor II providing comprehensive, person-centered care through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. It supports individuals in achieving effective and individualized outcomes, promoting integrated care and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a team setting to ensure continuity of care and coordinate with internal and external service providers.
• Provide Alcohol and Drug Assessments and create collaborative and clinically informed service plans.
• Support individuals in setting personal goals and identifying realistic steps to achieve them.
• Facilitate group and individual therapy and conduct family/support person sessions.
• Identify risk factors associated with recurring substance use or recidivism, monitor treatment effectiveness, and recommend alternative strategies as needed.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate service plans using established treatment models throughout an individual’s duration of care, as clinically indicated.
• Support individuals in building sustained recovery plans.
• Provide transitional care planning and coordination, including when individuals meet criteria for higher or lower levels of care, or are transitioning back to the community.
• Perform sample collections for drug testing, ensuring adherence to the chain of custody.
• Advocate for resources and access to services such as housing, benefits, employment, legal and other resources for the individuals we serve.
• Apply Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) practices as part of service delivery team and in alignment with Cascadia and program’s current level of FIT implementation.
• Comply with and implement regulations, policies, and procedures under which the program operates.
• Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for residents and staff.
• Document and maintain clinical records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations, as well as billing requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required, associated with assessment, treatment, client’s progress, and other activities.
• Complete electronic medical records (EMR) as required using Cascadia software.
• Demonstrate responsibility for safety of those served.
• Understand fire regulations and evacuation procedures; participate in regular safety drills with residents in compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
• Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility as well as agency requirements.
• Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: CADC-R with completion of an Addictions Counseling program and eligibility for a CADC I within two years of applicant status per MHACBO requirements.
• PREFERRED: CADC I, CADC II.
• Experience: Minimum of one year’s experience serving the addiction needs of individuals.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Effective communication and active listening skills, demonstrated effective interpersonal and customer service skills, philosophy and values consistent with a patient-centered care model, ability to work proactively and effectively in a team as well as independently, basic knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Motivational Interviewing, and Evidence based practices, basic understanding of recovery model, illness management and strength-based philosophies, operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions.

Other

• Employee must possess a valid driver’s license, one year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course.
• Must have access to a reliable mode of transportation to commute around the Portland metro area.
• All client-facing positions must have the ability to perform Basic Life Support (BLS) and properly use AED equipment.
• Starting Rate Range in USD ($): $26.45 - $27.65.