Alcohol and Drug Counselor I

Alcohol and Drug Counselor I

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.
• Preferred Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification-level I or eligible for certification within 2 years of employment.
• 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 knowledge, 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 such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.
• Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,00 or more liability coverage for property damage, and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment 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.
• 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, reviews, evaluates and help revise existing programs as necessary.
• Perform joint case planning and coordination in areas of alcohol and drug counseling and behavioral health counseling with other community agencies including but not limited to: schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the Department of Human Services.
• Provide alcohol and drug and behavioral health education and information to various interest groups.
• 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.
• Transports clients as required.
• Administer forms for urinalysis testing (UA’s), provide accurate information on the UA’s to clients, in some cases observes the UA, and record all pertinent information.
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification-level I or eligible for certification within 2 years of employment.