Community Justice Counselor (CADC)

JOB SUMMARY: Provides comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment services, including assessments and individual, group and family counseling. Uses trauma informed approach in all phases of service delivery; clinical evaluation; treatment; service planning, individual and group counseling. Must be familiar with state and local resources as well as OAR regulations. Demonstrates high ethical standards, cultural competence and professional boundaries. Responsible for timely and accurate documentation of all services; provide outside agencies with required reporting when applicable.

SUPERVISED BY: Program Manager

STATUS: This position is non-exempt, full time

Supervision Exercised: None

Essential Functions:

· Demonstrates alignment with Ontrack’s person first, trauma informed philosophy

· Works in collaborative manner with all members of treatment team, including staff, community partners, families, and outside agencies. Has interdisciplinary approach to

treatment

• Conducts comprehensive, ASAM-based drug and alcohol assessments and develops appropriate services and support plan.

• Facilitates and effectively utilizes evidence-based practices in individual and group counseling settings.

• Delivers family-centered services and support as appropriate and if requested by individual and approved by treatment team. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of family and community systems in treatment and recovery planning process.

• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds

• Ability to work with difficult individuals, including those with a criminal background

• Provide individual sessions with each client assigned.

• Maintain accurate records and complete all forms, assessments and file management records as directed

• Observe and comply with all OAR rules

• Understand and comply with HIPAA rules

• Cover clinical responsibilities for colleagues as required

• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and training opportunities

• Maintain current credential and seek opportunities to advance skills

• Maintain knowledge of community resources.

• Approximate 50/50 community justice jail based placement and outpatient

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Skills Requirements:

· Minimum of one year of experience delivering counseling services, including ASAM based assessments

· Skills in group facilitation

· Experience in both outpatient and residential settings preferred

· Spanish language skills a plus

· Understanding of motivational interviewing and individual counseling

Education/Licensure/Certification requirement:

· Bachelor's degree preferred

· Must have current Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or reciprocity with a transferable certification within 30 days of hire

Background/ Drug Screen: Clear Orchards BCU background check, OIG/SAM exclusion list, and a clear drug screen.

References: 3 professional references required to verify experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Medford, OR (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Medford, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person