Addiction and Recovery Counselor I or II (Outpatient)

Job Overview

Location: Cascadia Health – Plaza Health Center
Schedule:  This position is located at our Plaza Health Center in SE Portland. The schedule for this position is Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Position: Addiction and Recovery Counselor I or II

Mission:
Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.
 

Vision:
We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.
 

Position Overview:
Cascadia Health is seeking a compassionate Addiction and Recovery Counselor to join our team. In this essential role, you will provide individualized addiction services and support to clients on their recovery journey, using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to promoting health and recovery.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting thorough Addiction Assessments to understand client needs.Integrating best practices such as Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, and Motivational Interviewing into your daily work.Developing and implementing personalized service plans for clients.Coaching clients in setting and achieving their own goals.Evaluating and adjusting treatment plans to ensure their effectiveness.Facilitating both group and individual therapy sessions, relapse prevention plans, and family/support person sessions.Collaborating with internal and external resources to provide the best possible care.Assisting in crisis situations and supporting a Trauma Informed Care Environment.
 

Qualifications:

Required:

Addiction and Recovery Counselor II: CADC II Certification.

Preferred:

Experience with clients involved in the Child Welfare System, gender-specific populations, and the criminal justice system.Knowledge of strength-based case management, trauma-informed services, and recovery models.Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).Familiarity with DBT and Seeking Safety curriculum for men and women.

Working Conditions

Outpatient clinic setting serving a diverse population with addiction issues.Dynamic and sometimes hectic work environment with potential interruptions.Universal Precautions and alertness to potential hazards are essential.Flexibility in handling unpredictable tasks and maintaining safety in potentially volatile situations.
 

Join Us!

At Cascadia Health, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 503.963.7654.
 

This position is represented by a labor union.
 

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:

Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)VSP Vision Discount Plan403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life InsurancePaid Bereavement and Jury Duty LeaveLength of Service AwardVoluntary Life InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceStudent loan forgiveness options

Wellness Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Bicycle ReimbursementDiscounted Fitness MembershipsTrauma Support Team

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

24

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25.09