Substance Abuse Counselor

About the role

The Recovery Village - Salem is hiring Substance Abuse Counselors to support individuals in their recovery journey. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities with flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides daily group therapy to assigned patients following substance abuse and co-occurring program curriculum provided by Clinical Director
• Affords assistance to patients with substance use disorders, risk to self or others, and co-occurring mental health disorders
• Ensures group attendance/compliance by providing engaging and meaningful group content
• Uses substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to assist patients with treatment goals
• Assists in ensuring treatment plan goals and objectives are met and patients successfully complete treatment
• Maintains positive relationships with all staff and participates in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews
• Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor and participates in Quality Improvement activities
• Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs
• Completes required documentation as needed, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Medical Needs Criteria

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Field preferred, High School Diploma required
• Licenses/Certifications: State SUD certification required if education is equivalent to High School or Bachelor's level, CADC I, II, or III, QMHA or QMHP and willing to obtain a CADC, CPR-AED and First Aid certification required
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred

Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency in communication and written skills
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes regarding patient confidentiality laws
• Understanding of addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria, including ASAM criteria

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic interventions

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance
• Employer matched 401(k)
• STD, LTD, and Employer Paid Term Life Policy - up to $50k
• Employer matched HSA - up to $1500 a year company contribution
• Employee Wellness Program - reduce employee premiums $40/month
• Paid Time Off - Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick
• Employee Referral Bonus

Pay

$28+/hour for QMHA Group Facilitator, $26+/hour for Substance Abuse Counselor

Schedule

Schedules Preferred Candidates Are Available To Work Sun-Thurs Sun-Thurs | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tues-Sat | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location

Facility Address: 309 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301