Youth Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Youth Alcohol and Drug Counselor
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Hourly Salary
USD 27 - 35
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
05-04-2025
Job Description
Working Title: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Program: Youth SUD
Report to: Clinical Manager or Program Supervisor
Location: Onsite The Dalles (May require work in Wasco Hood River and Sherman Counties)
Hours/ FTE: MF 8.30 am 5 pm 1.0 FTE 37.5 hours)
Pay Range (Dependent on experience):
Responsibilities
Provide screening and assessment in the treatment of substance abuse disorders for youth. Evaluate and screen
clients following procedures and policy guidelines; verify personal information and records; determine
level of care education and treatment. Make referrals as necessary.
Provide individual group and family therapy services as appropriate.
Coordinate client placement into residential treatment and/or transitional housing as necessary.
Performs joint case planning and coordination in substance abuse treatment and prevention issues with other
community agencies such as schools; group homes; community corrections and detention facilities; community
hospitals; and other Department of Human Services programs.
Provide timely and accurate clinical documentation utilizing Agency clinical software system; this includes
treatment records service plans progress notes and other required documentation. Maintain the integrity of the
electronic records system within the scope of practice.
Provide screening and participate in the treatment of mental health issues. Actively participate in joint case
planning and coordination with internal multidisciplinary teams and agency psychiatrists.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Participate in all Childrens team and agency meetings as scheduled.
Qualifications
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge: Knowledge of substance abuse disorder and its progression knowledge of adolescent substance abuse treatment and recovery models and strategies; knowledge of interviewing and group counseling practices and techniques for youth; knowledge of local and regional resources available for client services; basic knowledge of mental health evaluation and treatment.
Skill: Skill in the use of clinical software systems; skill in the use of standard office software; skill in keyboarding.
Ability: Ability to understand and effectively apply the concepts and practices of a traumainformed philosophy in performing the work. Ability to work within strong professional ethics and rules of confidentiality to provide effective
substance abuse disorder assessment referral and treatment. Ability to work with consumers to develop an effective service plan; ability to write and maintain timely and cogent progress notes service plans reports and other professional documents; ability to maintain a strong service orientation; ability to organize and execute work effectively under the pressure of timesensitive deadlines; ability to speak before groups of various sizes; ability to work with grace and good humor under pressure; ability to work cooperatively with other departments; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain harmonious work relationships with coworkers at all levels of the organization consultants contractors community partners and consumers.
Leadership Received: This position works under the supervisory leadership of the Youth SUD clinical supervisor and Childrens Program Manager.
Leadership Exercised: This position is not responsible for providing supervisory leadership to any other classification.
Physical Demands:
The Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 must have the ability to quickly assess and respond to concerns related to interpersonal and environmental safety. While performing the essential duties of this position the employee is regularly
required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine manipulation grasping typing and reaching. The employee may be required to sit or stand for several hours at a time depending on the environment and need. This position may occasionally be required to lift up to twenty 20 pounds and kneel reach bend or squat while
in the office or in the community.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in various settings including office environments community settings and other agency stakeholder facilities. The office environment is typically with moderate stimuli and may often result in exposure to increased sensory experiences. Community settings such as residences schools police precincts respite facilities hospitals and other
public spaces may pose additional risks or discomforts that require safety precautions. The Alcohol & Drug Counselor I is expected to perform work responsibilities in the same settings in which employees are required to work.
The employee should possess a valid drivers license for vehicle travel between business offices in order to attend required meetings
and/or trainings. (An alternate mode of reliable transportation may be acceptable. Additionally the incumbent must be approved to provide transportation for clients using agency vehicles.
While this description is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the Alcohol & Drug Counselor I position management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties as necessary. Job responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate the needs of the individuals served by this agency. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.
What well do:
We recognize your value and will strive to keep you engaged and appreciated. The selected candidate will receive:
The hiring process:
At this time we are not looking to have staffing agencies assistance for this role however if you wish to share your contact information will us you can reach us at emailprotected.
Program: Youth SUD
Report to: Clinical Manager or Program Supervisor
Location: Onsite The Dalles (May require work in Wasco Hood River and Sherman Counties)
Hours/ FTE: MF 8.30 am 5 pm 1.0 FTE 37.5 hours)
Pay Range (Dependent on experience):
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I $27.77 $33.75
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II $29.39 35.72
- $1500 Signon Bonus for CADC Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)status
- Relocation Assistance to the Columbia Gorge
Responsibilities
Provide screening and assessment in the treatment of substance abuse disorders for youth. Evaluate and screen
clients following procedures and policy guidelines; verify personal information and records; determine
level of care education and treatment. Make referrals as necessary.
Provide individual group and family therapy services as appropriate.
Coordinate client placement into residential treatment and/or transitional housing as necessary.
Performs joint case planning and coordination in substance abuse treatment and prevention issues with other
community agencies such as schools; group homes; community corrections and detention facilities; community
hospitals; and other Department of Human Services programs.
Provide timely and accurate clinical documentation utilizing Agency clinical software system; this includes
treatment records service plans progress notes and other required documentation. Maintain the integrity of the
electronic records system within the scope of practice.
Provide screening and participate in the treatment of mental health issues. Actively participate in joint case
planning and coordination with internal multidisciplinary teams and agency psychiatrists.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Participate in all Childrens team and agency meetings as scheduled.
Qualifications
- Certification as CADC 1 OR
- Documented equivalence to CADC 1 certification standards (i.e. 1000 hours of supervised experience in substance
abuse counseling 150 contact hours of education and training in alcoholism and drug abuserelated topics as
required by ACCBO and if recovering 2 years of sobriety) AND the ability to achieve a passing score on the NCAC
1 national certification exam within 60 days of hire. - Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred and may be required for some positions.
- Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536181.537 and in accordance with
OARto. - Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Drivers license maintain an acceptable driving record and be
insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business offices meetings and/or training. The
successful applicant must be able to be approved to provide transportation for clients using Agency vehicles
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge: Knowledge of substance abuse disorder and its progression knowledge of adolescent substance abuse treatment and recovery models and strategies; knowledge of interviewing and group counseling practices and techniques for youth; knowledge of local and regional resources available for client services; basic knowledge of mental health evaluation and treatment.
Skill: Skill in the use of clinical software systems; skill in the use of standard office software; skill in keyboarding.
Ability: Ability to understand and effectively apply the concepts and practices of a traumainformed philosophy in performing the work. Ability to work within strong professional ethics and rules of confidentiality to provide effective
substance abuse disorder assessment referral and treatment. Ability to work with consumers to develop an effective service plan; ability to write and maintain timely and cogent progress notes service plans reports and other professional documents; ability to maintain a strong service orientation; ability to organize and execute work effectively under the pressure of timesensitive deadlines; ability to speak before groups of various sizes; ability to work with grace and good humor under pressure; ability to work cooperatively with other departments; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain harmonious work relationships with coworkers at all levels of the organization consultants contractors community partners and consumers.
Leadership Received: This position works under the supervisory leadership of the Youth SUD clinical supervisor and Childrens Program Manager.
Leadership Exercised: This position is not responsible for providing supervisory leadership to any other classification.
Physical Demands:
The Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 must have the ability to quickly assess and respond to concerns related to interpersonal and environmental safety. While performing the essential duties of this position the employee is regularly
required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine manipulation grasping typing and reaching. The employee may be required to sit or stand for several hours at a time depending on the environment and need. This position may occasionally be required to lift up to twenty 20 pounds and kneel reach bend or squat while
in the office or in the community.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in various settings including office environments community settings and other agency stakeholder facilities. The office environment is typically with moderate stimuli and may often result in exposure to increased sensory experiences. Community settings such as residences schools police precincts respite facilities hospitals and other
public spaces may pose additional risks or discomforts that require safety precautions. The Alcohol & Drug Counselor I is expected to perform work responsibilities in the same settings in which employees are required to work.
The employee should possess a valid drivers license for vehicle travel between business offices in order to attend required meetings
and/or trainings. (An alternate mode of reliable transportation may be acceptable. Additionally the incumbent must be approved to provide transportation for clients using agency vehicles.
While this description is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the Alcohol & Drug Counselor I position management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties as necessary. Job responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate the needs of the individuals served by this agency. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.
What well do:
We recognize your value and will strive to keep you engaged and appreciated. The selected candidate will receive:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- 95 employerpaid comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for employees only. Low deductible plans for family coverage through PEBB
- PERS Retirement Contribution
- 11 Holidays including 1 floating holiday
- 10 vacation days a year for exempt employees
- 12 sick days a year
- Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness HRSA!
The hiring process:
- Application review
- Questionnaire (if additional information is needed)
- Panel Interview
- Possible secondround panel interview
- Conditional Offer
- DMV Record Review if the position requires driving
- 10 Panel Drug Screen (Although recreational use is legal in the state of Oregon you will not be considered for this position if youre unable to pass a preemployment drug screening due to federal regulations.
- Criminal History check through Orchards BCU
- Reference check
- Licensure Primary Source Verification
At this time we are not looking to have staffing agencies assistance for this role however if you wish to share your contact information will us you can reach us at emailprotected.
MCCFL provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation in the recruitment or selection process please contact human resources ator email
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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