Addiction Counselor 2 - Her Place

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

We are seeking an Addiction Treatment Associate 2 (CADC-II) to join our team at Her Place a substance use disorder treatment program with supported housing for women who are pregnant and/or parenting children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working in an environment that supports women and their children and is a collaborative team member. This position provides client-centered treatment services facilitates evidence-based groups and supports women in recovery as they work toward family reunification stability and recovery.

GENERALSTATEMENT OF DUTIES
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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
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.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
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.

The incumbent performs all of the following using a person-centered strengths-based recovery-oriented trauma-informed culturally-sensitive and ethically-guided approach:

• Works collaboratively and fosters a supportive environment that promotes trust safety and meaningful engagement with mothers and their children in an off-site supported housing environment delivering services to mothers and their children including those involved with but not limited to child welfare or other community agencies. Builds rapport with individuals; informs persons served of their rights and responsibilities; explains program policies; screens for the presence of substance use disorders; completes ASAM 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.
• Delivers individual group and family counseling; provides psychoeducation to persons served and their support systems; provides skills-building to promote recovery and wellness; assists individuals and family members in building recovery networks. Observes same-gender individuals when submitting urine samples for alcohol/drug testing; administers quick-dip alcohol/drug testing; administers breathalyzer test.
• 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 community partners.
• Upon supervisors request: Drives to attend meetings in the community associated with individuals progress in any of the following areas: medical mental health child custody legal/corrections etc. Driving is required.
• 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 within a warm handoff framework.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of hire a current MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) CADC II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or higher; AND
2. Two (2) years of full-time work experience in addiction counseling or addiction program coordination.

• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: 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: 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 full-time position which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

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 Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student 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.