Addiction Counselor 2 Job at Marion County, Salem, OR

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  • Marion County
  • Salem, OR

Job Description

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #530-2024-2, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice. The Role of the Addiction Treatment Associate 2, with the Student Opportunity for Achieving Results ( S O A R) program is to support individuals in an intensive, collaborative, cognitive-based treatment and employment program designed for persons with a history of substance use who are returning to the community from incarceration and have high criminogenic needs. If you enjoy providing strength-based hope and encouragement in a collaborative effort that supports individual goals and meaningful outcomes, you may be the ideal candidate for this position.

G E N E R A L S T A T E M E N T O F D U T I E S

Primary responsibility of this class is counseling and case management. May organize and facilitate care coordination teams. Under clinical supervision: Provide counseling and case management to persons served and their families. Prepare and maintain service records. May develop and implement specific services in the community. May be required to facilitate or coordinate 24/7 on call services.

S U P E R V I S I O N R E C E I V E D

Work under supervision of a Clinical Supervisor, or designee, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews results obtained for overall effectiveness. Work within a team and collaborates with other team members. May also work independently in providing program services.

S U P E R V I S I O N E X E R C I S E D

Supervision of others in not a responsibility of positions in this classification, however, may exercise lead duties and/or responsibilities for employees, teams, or projects. Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following The incumbent performs all of the following using a person-centered, strengths-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive, and ethically-guided approach: Delivers individual, and group counseling; provides psychoeducation to persons served; provides skills-building to promote recovery and wellness; assists individuals in building recovery networks. Builds rapport with individuals; informs persons served of their rights and responsibilities; explains program policies; screens for the presence of substance use disorders; completes A S A M Criteria assessments; screens for infectious diseases; uses relevant assessment information to prioritize needs; collaborates with persons served to create individualized service plans; identifies health and safety risks to self or others; applies crisis prevention, management, and de-escalation skills. Provides case management and care coordination services; makes timely referrals to other professionals, agencies, community programs, or appropriate resources; evaluates outcome of referrals; creates and maintains positive relationships with S O A R partners. Participate in the weekly scheduled S O A R client progress staffing as a positive and professional team member. Collaborate with the Marion County Parole & Probation and Chemeketa Community College S O A R team. Maintains clinical records in accordance with Federal, State, County Health, and program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor. Assists the clinical supervisor in program development, overall service coordination, and presentations of community educational programs, outreach, and activities. Tracks treatment process, progress, and outcome; provides transition planning and supports client transition to other levels of care. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training. Requirements for the Position

E X P E R I E N C E A N D T R A I N I N G

Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of hire, a current M H A C B O ( Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) C A D C I I ( Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or higher; A N D Two (2) years of full-time work experience in addiction counseling or addiction program coordination. See M H A C B O website for requirements. S P E C I A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position. This is a Safety Sensitive/ Special Needs position. Must pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy #518 is located at: B O C/ Pages/policies.aspx This assignment is represented by a union. This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime. Typical Work Schedule: Wednesday - Friday, varying hours, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program. K N O W L E D G E, S K I L L S A N D A B I L I T I E S Working knowledge of the general concepts of substance use and mental health disorders; knowledge about community resources. Skills and abilities delivery of addiction counseling and evaluation and individual, group, and family counseling techniques; making referrals for persons experiencing domestic violence, crisis, mental health challenges, etc.; keeping privileged information confidential; establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other employees, persons served and their families, other agencies, and the public; following directions in a professional manner; preparing documentation of services in a timely and professional manner; ability to perform duties independently.

P H Y S I C A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts and carries up to 30 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 15 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 15 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; distinguishes colors; and hears a normal level of speech. Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits. Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association ( M C E A). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the M C E A benefits package, click here, and select M C E A Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association ( M C E A) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by M C E A. Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result. Pando Logic. Category: Social Services, Keywords: Addiction Counselor

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Trial period, Flexible hours,

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