Addiction Counselor 1 - Addiction Treatment Services - Temporary
Addiction Counselor 1 - Addiction Treatment Services - Temporary
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Job Description
Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
Marion County Health and Human Services Addictions Treatment Services is seeking a compassionate and flexible temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) to join our dynamic team. This position plays a key role in ensuring continuity of care by providing group facilitation completing clinical assessments and offering coverage during staff absences. The ideal candidate is adaptable team-oriented and committed to supporting individuals on their recovery journey. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting we welcome your application.
This position will provide flexible coverage across programs working at two locations on a daily or weekly basis.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Perform counseling and case management functions for persons served and their families. Prepare and maintain service records. Primary responsibility of this class is addiction counseling and case management.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under supervision of a Clinical Supervisor or designee who assigns work establishes goals and reviews results obtained for overall effectiveness. Works within a team and collaborates with other team members.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of others in not a responsibility of positions in this classification.Typical Duties - Duties include but are not limited to the following
- Provide addiction treatment services for ALL ATS treatment settings including Salem outpatient Medication Assisted Treatment Woodburn outpatient and other service areas as assigned providing SUD services to adults adolescents and their families. Facilitate and/or co-facilitate individual and group services while creating and maintaining a caring and supportive environment. Perform substance testing through the use of breathalyzers urine and/or oral tests. Conduct assessments and determine the level of care and placement most appropriate for the clients. Work collaboratively with clients to develop service plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical records in accordance with federal state county and treatment program expectations. Coordinate services with community partners to provide holistic care.
- Participate fully as a member of the Addiction Treatment team. Strive to be a supportive reliable positive and professional team member during the development of client treatment planning clinical team meetings client crisis interventions and in other staff meetings.
- Collaborate with team members in the development coordination and presentations of community educational programs outreach and recovery activities. Occasionally support individuals by accompanying them to appointments (i.e. court DHS meetings etc.).
- Train newly hired staff and volunteers on essential job functions as related to Addiction Treatment Associate 1 duties.
- Perform other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of hire a current MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) CADC I (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or higher. The CADC I certification requires education supervised experience hours and successful completion of a written examination. See MHACBO website for requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
- This assignment is represented by a union.
This is a part-time position which is eligible for overtime.
Work Schedule: Monday - Saturday hours vary from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 floor of stairs; reaches overhead; lifts up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear & audible voice; distinguishes colors; hears a normal speech level; uses required Universal Precautions when dealing with any hazardous situations of coming into contact withbody fluids.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OAR and . Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE
- One of the following:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
- Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
- In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
- A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
- Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
