Alcohol & Drug/Forensics Counselor

Alcohol & Drug/Forensics Counselor

Requirements

• A high school diploma
• Able to pass a criminal history background check
• Those recovering from a substance use disorder must be able to document continuous abstinence under independent living conditions or recovery housing for the immediate past two years
• Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification (CADC I)- level I within 2 years of hire
• Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions
• Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR’s
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all responsibilities in a thorough and timely fashion
• Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups
• Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families
• Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire know about the recovery model
• Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community
• Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/ systems
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380
• Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned vehicles utilized for CCS business
• Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more liability coverage for property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anger management, batterer’s intervention assessments
• Develop client-centered service plans
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy
• Conduct thorough discharge summaries and relapse prevention plans
• Provide all other associated services to ensure the highest quality of treatment
• Provide sex offender services as directed by CCS congruent with OAR’s
• Where appropriate, provide Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) activities if qualified to do so
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees
• Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies
• Act as a client advocate when appropriate
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions
• Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, review, evaluate, and help revise existing programs as necessary
• Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines
• Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and the customers
• Utilize agency software/ computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required
• Administer forms for urinalysis testing (UA’s) provide accurate information on the UA’s to clients, in some cases observe the UA, and record all pertinent information
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal offices, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.