SUD Counselor, Behavior Health Specialist 1 (Wilsonville)

About the role

The Oregon Department of Corrections provides several levels of mental health treatment along with individualized case management. Behavioral health services are targeted to adults in custody (AIC) with severe or persistent mental illness. Short-term services are available to AICs who are not mentally ill, but who show high suicide potential, or who are experiencing other emotional distress. Behavioral Health Services also provides Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment to AICs that meet qualification for available programs.

The purpose of this position is to deliver gender-inclusive and trauma-informed substance use disorder treatment services utilizing a chronic disease framework to adults in custody (AICs) at an outpatient level of care. The QMHA staff function as the primary service providers for this program. Services provided include ASAM assessment, treatment planning, group facilitation, individualized SUD treatment counseling, psychosocial skills development, case management, and discharge planning. This position works closely with AIC Peer Recovery Mentors. This position has contact with all levels of institution staff, as well as other agencies, individuals, and groups that interface with the ODOC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver gender-inclusive and trauma-informed substance use disorder treatment services utilizing a chronic disease framework to adults in custody (AICs) at an outpatient level of care.
• Facilitate treatment groups.
• Provide individualized SUD treatment counseling.
• Develop and implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care.
• Provide psychosocial skills development.
• Perform case management.
• Develop and implement discharge plans.
• Collaborate with AIC Peer Recovery Mentors.
• Work closely with all levels of institution staff.
• Interface with other agencies, individuals, and groups that interface with the ODOC.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; OR
• A combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, training, or experience; OR
• Possession of a current Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) certification; OR
• A qualified Mental Health Intern, as defined in 309-019-0105(61).

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) with the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
• Must be credentialed as an Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 (CADC 1) or higher with the MHACBO.
• Experience with evidence-based, trauma-informed, and gender-inclusive treatment interventions for adults with substance use disorders and possible co-occurring mental health disorders.

Skills

• Understanding of substance use disorder assessment, treatment, and service terminology.
• Ability to design and implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care.
• Facilitation of treatment groups.
• Case management skills.

Benefits

DOC employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB) and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Paid vacation leave and sick leave are accrued monthly and wage increases are awarded in accordance with the applicable labor contract. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Pay

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

Schedule

This position is in Wilsonville at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. You will work in close contact with adults in custody in the institution setting and may be exposed to hostile situations or incidents. You will perform work inside a 24/7 facility, shifts may vary to include early shifts, late shifts, and weekends. You will have contact with adults in custody during treatment/consultation, at times out of visual range of security staff. You will be exposed to adults in custody that may become physically and/or verbally abusive and requires vigilance and awareness.