BestCare Treatment Services Inc
Location
Bend, Oregon
The SUD Counselor provides individual, group, and family counseling services using a patient-centered and harm-reduction approach. They also collaborate with the treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans and maintain seamless continuum of care for patients.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and a CADC-I certification. Additionally, individuals in recovery must have maintained continuous recovery for at least two years.
Description Join Nurture Oregon as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor and make a meaningful impact in the lives of pregnant and parenting participants working toward recovery and stability. This rewarding position allows you to build supportive relationships, provide compassionate guidance, and help families create healthier futures for themselves and their children. If you are passionate about trauma-informed care, advocacy, and walking alongside participants during some of life’s most vulnerable and transformative moments, we invite you to join our team.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma (or equivalent) For individuals in recovery from substance-use disorder, must have maintained continuous recovery for the previous two years at the time of hire LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: CADC-I required for SUD Counselor I (CS4) or CADC-II required for SUD Counselor II + 2 yrs’ minimum exp as SUD counselor (CS5) Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire, and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and no Type A violations in the past 3 years, or three (3) or more Type B violations) PREFERRED: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in addiction or other behavioral health field preferred
Must have demonstrated competency or ability to attain competency for each of the following within a reasonable period: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred will work closely with our bilingual community. Demonstrated competence in treatment including individual assessment to include identification of health and safety risks to self or others; ability to use individual, group, family and other counseling techniques; understanding and application of program policies and procedures for service delivery, documentation and identification; and implementation and coordination of services identified to facilitate intended outcomes. Knowledge of social aspects of psychological and emotional disturbances Knowledge and training in substance use disorders and related issues and understanding of recovery models including harm reduction and medication supported recovery, as well as the “Stages of Change/Motivational Interviewing” model of treatment Knowledge and understanding of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to assess for appropriate levels of patient care (LOC) Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), EHR platform, databases, virtual meeting platforms, internet, and ability to learn new or updated software Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Strong communication skills (oral and written); Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Critical thinking skills Ability to maintain strict confidence as required by HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes Ability to build and maintain positive relationships Ability to function well and use good judgment in a high-paced and at times stressful environment Ability to manage conflict resolution and anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately and effectively Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a diverse, multi-cultural environment Ability to work independently as well as participating as a positive, collaborative team member TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Standard office equipment including computer/laptop, copy/fax/scanning machine, printer, and telephone or multi-line phone. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work environment is respectful, multi-cultural and inclusive, and the characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires the employee to dress in a manner that meets the standards for professional attire at Best Care or per department-or job-specific requirements (See Dress Code Policy in Employee Handbook). Other working conditions/demands include: Primarily indoors (95%) and 100% in-person Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Must wear attire as prescribed for staff working in Medical Services Frequently sits at a desk, stands, walks, bends/stoops, reaches above/below shoulders, uses arms, wrists, hands, and grasps/squeezes Occasionally twists, crouches/squats Must be able to perform repetitive tasks/motions, have good manual dexterity Must be able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and push/pull 21-75 pounds occasionally Must be able to hear alarms/telephone/audio/normal speaking voice Must have clarity of vision: Near Must be able to drive motor vehicle to perform job May be exposed to communicable disease
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