Addiction Counselor 1 at Marion County – Salem, Oregon

Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery? Are you interested in providing life-saving interventions? Do you thrive in a collaborative treatment team environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Marion County Health and Human Services is currently seeking counselors to join our Addiction Treatment Services team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide person-centered, recovery-oriented substance use disorder treatment and collaborative case management to adults in a trauma-informed care environment.
We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of individualized substance use disorder treatments, including ASAM assessments, individual and group therapy, and recovery peer support. Our dedicated team members are deeply committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where all individuals can access high-quality health and human services and are supported in achieving their highest level of health.

As a counselor on our team, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals overcome addiction and regain control of their lives. Your compassion, empathy, and expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.

If you are looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Marion County Health and Human Services and be part of a team that is transforming lives and promoting wellness in our community.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Perform counseling and case management functions for persons served and their families. Prepare and maintain service records. Primary responsibility of this class is addiction counseling and case management.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under supervision of a Clinical Supervisor, or designee, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews results obtained for overall effectiveness. Works within a team and collaborates with other team members.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of others in not a responsibility of positions in this classification.

• Provide addiction treatment services in an outpatient setting servicing adults and their families. Facilitate and/or co-facilitate individual and group services, while creating and maintaining a caring and supportive environment. Perform substance testing through the use of breathalyzers, urine and/or oral tests. Conduct assessments and determine the level of care and placement most appropriate for the clients. Work collaboratively with clients to develop service plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical records in accordance to federal, state, county, and treatment program expectations. Coordinate services with community partners to provide holistic care.
• Participate fully as a member of the addiction treatment team. Strive to be a supportive, reliable, positive, and professional team member during the development of client treatment planning, clinical team meetings, client crisis interventions, and in other staff meetings.
• Collaborate with team members in the development, coordination, and presentations of community educational programs, outreach, and recovery activities. Occasionally support individuals by accompanying and transporting them to appointments (i.e., court, DHS meetings, etc.).
• Assist in supporting newly hired staff and volunteers in their essential job functions as related to Addiction Treatment Associate 1 duties.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by your 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of the general concepts of substance use and mental health disorders; knowledge about community resources. Skills and abilities: delivery of addiction counseling and evaluation and individual, group, and family counseling techniques; making referrals for persons experiencing domestic violence, crisis, mental health challenges, etc.; keeping privileged information confidential; establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other employees, persons served and their families, other agencies, and the public; following directions in a professional manner; preparing documentation of services in a timely and professional manner.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs one floor of stairs; reaches overhead; lifts up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; distinguishes colors; hears a normal speech level; uses required universal precautions when dealing with any hazardous situations of coming into contact with client body fluids.