Relief SUD Counselor

Are you a dedicated and compassionate behavioral health professional with a strong commitment to helping people experiencing substance use disorder who are involved in the criminal justice system Emergence is seeking a Relief Counselor to provide support to our dedicated team of counselors. As a relief counselor you will facilitate group therapy and help people along their journey to recovery. If you are a motivated and compassionate counselor with a deep understanding of SUD treatment and commitment to recovery we invite you to join our team and contribute to the transformation of lives in our community and beyond.

Emergence has provided treatment for substance use disorder in Lane County since 1981. We serve people who meet criteria for Level 1 Outpatient or Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient and provide treatment to people who need residential while they work their way through the waiting list. Our SUD programs include Discovery (DUII) Endeavor (probation) Focus Treatment Court and Threshold (IOP).

At Emergence we know our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences life experiences knowledge inventiveness innovation self-expression unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our reputation and companys achievement as well.

We embrace and encourage our employees differences in age color disability ethnicity family or marital status gender identity or expression language national origin physical and mental ability political affiliation race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status veteran status and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Substance Abuse Counselor Position Highlights:

Non-exempt position

Hourly rate is $23.32/hr and up (based on education and experience)

Flexible hours no set schedule or required hours per month

Ability to decline offered shifts

Paid training and continuing education

Supportive collaborative environment

Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:

Assessing clients physical and mental behaviors

Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions

Collaborating with psychiatrists doctors nurses social workers and departments of correction

Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery

Assisting primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

CADC-R or ability to be credentialed as CADC-R by MHACBO

One year of experience in social services or behavioral health

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature.

Ability to pass a background check and drug screen (including cannabis)

Preferred Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors degree in psychology or counseling

Completed coursework on substance use disorders

CADC I certification

Previous experience working in treatment for substance abuse disorders

Familiarity with electronic health record systems specifically CareLogic

Experience with co-occurring health and mental health disorders

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Complete applications include a cover letter with 3 references and a resume

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EMERGENCE is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with lived experience of substance use disorder and/or criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply LGBTQIA BIPOC living with disability.