Relief Counselor - Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Company: Emergence Addiction & Behavioral Therapies
Location: Eugene
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Relief Counselor (SUDS)
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 company's 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 Use Disorder Counselor Position Highlights:
Non-exempt position
Hourly rate is $22.60/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 Use Disorder Counselor Responsibilities:
Assessing clients' physical and mental behaviors
Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions in English and
Spanish
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
Speaks fluent Spanish
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
Associate's or Bachelor's 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.
For questions: hr@4emergence.com
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.
Keywords: Emergence Addiction & Behavioral Therapies, Springfield , Relief Counselor - Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Other , Eugene, Oregon
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