Salary offers will be made in alignment with Outside Ins union contract and will follow the posted pay range. The wage will be based on a candidates experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
This position is eligible for a $4000 hiring bonus. The selected candidate will receive half of the bonus on their first paycheck and the remaining half on the paycheck following their six-month anniversary. Both payments must be made prior to June 30 2026 as the bonus is funded by a grant.
IBH Counselor - SUD Focus (CSWA or Similar Associate Level Licensure) Grade 7:
Annual Starting Pay Range: $60874.22 - $67193.75
IBH Counselor SUD Focus (LCSW or Similar Independent Licensure) Grade 8:
Annual Starting Pay Range: $66955.15 $73905.96
Benefits of Working at Outside In:
100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance Plus life insurance at no cost.
Retirement Plan 403(b) with employer contributions after meeting eligibility.
Disability Coverage Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Generous PTO & Holidays 21 days of PTO in the first year increasing annually plus 13 paid holidays.
Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Qualifies for NHSC Loan Forgiveness Programs (up to $75000 forgiveness for 3 years of service) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Licensure Supervision Support for professional growth and credentialing.
Flex & Wellness Benefits HRA contributions flexible spending accounts and an Employee Assistance Program.
Discount Program Exclusive employee discounts on various products and services.
Job Description:
The IBH Counselor SUD Focus provides solution-focused brief intervention counseling and case management for clients with substance use disorder as a part of Outside Ins Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Program. Counselor plays a vital role in an interdisciplinary team of Primary Care Providers Support Specialists RNs and other Behavioral Health Counselors. The counselor will assist with referrals and connection to healthcare and treatment resources as needed. This position is based in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Portland servicing adults experiencing homelessness substance use behavioral health concerns and other health concerns.
Essential Duties
Provide substance use and dual-diagnosis counseling to clients with substance use concerns in a primary care setting
Identify challenges to accessing MAT for clients and work to increase program capacity
Provide program screenings and assessments determine program eligibility and support with referrals to higher levels of care as necessary
Facilitate SUD treatment groups
Work as a member of interdisciplinary care team in close collaboration with primary care providers pharmacist behavioral health clinicians peer support specialists and other Outside In staff
Provide crisis intervention as needed including assessment and appropriate referrals.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all services provided
Knowledge and Skills
Experience providing counseling case management and familiarity with medications for addiction treatment
Knowledge of dual-diagnosis care for people who use drugs houselessness and specialty populations
Experience working with people who use and/or inject drugs (PWU/ID)
Knowledge and understanding of stages of change and motivational interviewing
Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and data collection
Experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
Experience with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) programming
Education Experience
Masters degree in social work or closely related field required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) or equivalent preferred
CADC I II or III preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Working Conditions
This job is in a standard medical office environment at our Downtown Clinic located at 1132 SW 13th Ave Portland OR. Travel is expected to support other Outside In locations and teams at times.
Physical Requirements
This job requires operating phones computers and other office equipment. Communicating is required regularly. Moving inside the building to other offices and program delivery spaces as well as moving to surrounding sites is expected.